Re: (2) 128mb PC100 SODIMMs for Sale [T21]

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From: William Van Tuyl (wvantuyl_at_mynewroads.com)
Date: Wed Nov 21 2001 - 17:16:59 EST


The difference is in how often Windows hits on its swap file on the hard
drive. Hard drive time versus RAM time. With more memory the swap file gets
used less. Put Windows in a 32mb machine and see how often the hard drive
light goes on.

Bill

Randal Whittle wrote:

> At 08:27 PM 11/21/2001 +0000, you wrote:
> >Got my 2 256mb sticks today, wow what a difference. I am amazed! I had
> >256mb before.
>
> Explain to me...(perhaps I missed this thread)...how you're noticing a "lot
> of difference" between a total of 256 MB RAM vs. 512 MB? I fail to see
> where any real performance difference could be realized in such a
> scenario--even with Win2000.
>
> Unless you're doing something really unique that I don't understand. Would
> you mind explaining?


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