From: Bill Morrow (penzance_at_icanect.net)
Date: Wed Mar 03 1999 - 12:26:43 EST
the 770E series will cache all the memory used in it... since its a P-II and
thus uses the BX chipset..
Cottrell, Eric wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Some general comments regarding ram over 64 megs.
>
> Even though uncached memory is slower, it is still faster than doing a
> disk swap.
> The OS takes up a big chuck of space these days. Add office or other
> apps and see the memory usage go up. VC++ 5.0 plus Win95 needs 64 megs
> when it is just idling.
>
> What I would do is to run the system monitor and track the memory usage
> and swapfile as you go through the normal computer usage routine.
> If your system is using the swapfile alot than the extra memory is worth
> it.
>
> I heard there are some problems with virtual memory so reducing swap
> usage may eliminate that as a crash source. I still think over 64 megs
> is a waste if you are only using the system for email. Web browsers may
> be a different story as they seem to be bloatware these days. Using
> the System Monitor program will give you clues.
>
> 73 Eric ecottrell_at_doble.com WB1HBU
> >
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