At 02:07 PM 5/13/2002 -0700, you wrote: >I bought 4 128 MB SIMMS from Velocity and (following the good advice >received on this list) plugged them into my 7200/120 without any apparent >hitches. Now I'm wondering: > >1. Is there a software program I should use to "test" this memory for some >hidden infirmity?
There are various things, probably the favorite is TechTool. Would definitely be a good thing to do. >2. I typically run Outlook Express 5.02, Internet Explorer 5.1.3, Graphic >Converter 4.3, and Word 98 concurrently. Will the performance of any of >these be markedly improved by allocating more than the default to either the >"minimum" or "preferred" memory settings? If they typically run close to their max, it could. Especially the browser. >3. Should I have virtual memory on or off? With that much RAM, might as well leave it off. Tends to stabilize things in my experience. If you run into problems, turn it on but >4. Should I use a RAM disk, and if so, how? Eh, probably wouldn't help much for those apps. If you use any graphics apps or the like, might be worth setting up, but probably not really necessary. You can set it up from the Memory control panel Scott Holder -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive:<http://www.mail-archive.com/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
