Virtual Memory Settings?

as_izaak · Jan 13, 2005, 08:28 AM

Based on my specs below, what is the recommended virtual memory size? Thank you.

WinXP Professional SP1 Build 2600
Barton 2500+ fsb200x10 @ 2Ghz
Abit Nf7-s
512x1 Kingston PC 3200 DDR 400
256x2 Kingston PC 2700 DDR 333
HEC 300w PSU
WD 120 GB 7200/8MB
Ati Radeon 9800 SE
Pioneer 16x DVD-ROM
Liteon 52x32x52x CD-RW

Vampyromaniac · Jan 13, 2005, 05:59 PM

I think 500MB should be more than enough. I have the same amount of RAM as you, and the most I've ever used of my pagefile is around 100 or so. I have it set at 300 to be safe. If I ever do happen to go over that, I'll set it a bit higher, for the future.

Vikingod · Jan 13, 2005, 06:04 PM

Load up a few apps that you use, load a web page or 5 and check the PF usage in the task manager. If you run new games, set it to 500 - 750mb and don't worry about it. You have plenty of space on your HD I assume that 750mb isn't going to be missed.

Vampyromaniac · Jan 13, 2005, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vikingod

Load up a few apps that you use, load a web page or 5 and check the PF usage in the task manager.

Beware, the "PF Usage" is not really pagefile usage, but total memory usage (both in RAM and pagefile.) It's mis-labeled.
To properly know pagefile usage, there are a few freeware utilities/scripts (have been posted before, use Search), or you can log it perfmon.msc (will show % of pagefile used.)

as_izaak · Jan 14, 2005, 10:32 AM

thanks all.... i'm giving myself a try on all your thoughts..

md5 · Jan 14, 2005, 11:18 AM

The best guide to read on the subject is the "Virtual Memory Optimization Guide" at rojakpot:
http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx...ar1=143&var2=0

Generally, I wouldn't recommend any changes to the Swap file. Automatic settings almost always work fine

Jan 13, 2005, 08:28 AM	#1
as_izaak DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kuching Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Virtual Memory Settings? Based on my specs below, what is the recommended virtual memory size? Thank you. WinXP Professional SP1 Build 2600 Barton 2500+ fsb200x10 @ 2Ghz Abit Nf7-s 512x1 Kingston PC 3200 DDR 400 256x2 Kingston PC 2700 DDR 333 HEC 300w PSU WD 120 GB 7200/8MB Ati Radeon 9800 SE Pioneer 16x DVD-ROM Liteon 52x32x52x CD-RW

Jan 13, 2005, 05:59 PM	#2
Vampyromaniac confutatis maledictis Join Date: May 2002 Location: somewhere dark Posts: 5,974 Rep Power: 77 System Specs	I think 500MB should be more than enough. I have the same amount of RAM as you, and the most I've ever used of my pagefile is around 100 or so. I have it set at 300 to be safe. If I ever do happen to go over that, I'll set it a bit higher, for the future. __________________ *Digitalis 3.3* Athlon 64 3000 // ASUS K8V SE Deluxe // 1024MB PC3200 (2-2-2-10 1T) ATI All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro // 20" Dell 2005FPW (DVI) M-Audio Revo 7.1 + Philips Acoustic Edge // Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 320/16 Western Digital WD3200KS + 120/8 Seagate 7200.7 NEC ND-3550A 16x DVD±RW + Lite-On 52x24x CD-RW Antec Sonata case // 480W Antec TruePower personal bests \|\| Aq'3: 46796 \| 3D'01: 20461 \| 3D'03: 6336 \| 3D'05: 2677 \| PC'04: 4605 \| PC'02: 7691,9092,1250

Jan 13, 2005, 06:04 PM	#3
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Load up a few apps that you use, load a web page or 5 and check the PF usage in the task manager. If you run new games, set it to 500 - 750mb and don't worry about it. You have plenty of space on your HD I assume that 750mb isn't going to be missed.

Jan 14, 2005, 10:32 AM	Thread Starter #5
as_izaak DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Kuching Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	thanks all.... i'm giving myself a try on all your thoughts..

Jan 14, 2005, 11:18 AM	#6
md5 DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Inside DriverHeaven Posts: 856 Rep Power: 0	The best guide to read on the subject is the "Virtual Memory Optimization Guide" at rojakpot: http://www.rojakpot.com/default.aspx...ar1=143&var2=0 Generally, I wouldn't recommend any changes to the Swap file. Automatic settings almost always work fine