Thanks to all who've answered my query. In answer to Peter Kaulback's question:
>What do you do on your computer? I do quite a bit of image editing, plus downloading from classical musical sites and generally doing lots of multi-tasking. So far I've never had a problem with 512MB (DDR). But since I've got this extra DDR 128MB memory stick from another (defunct) computer, I wanted to put it to use. Clint's link: >The 'argument' continues........ >http://www.geek.com/news/geeknews/2001oct/bch20011002008144.htm was MOST interesting -- how can so many people have so many different experiences! Virginia Da Costa [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Original message: >I am wondering what the maximum, or optimum, amount of RAM is for a Win 98SE >system (1.7GHz CPU). I currently have 512 MB in both my machines, but have a >spare 128 MB which I could add, provided it's not going to prejudice the >system. I remember reading somewhere that anything over 512 MB in Win98 was >counter-productive. >Any ideas on this? > >Also, what is the optimum RAM amount with Windows XP? I see new systems are >being sold with 1GB or more! ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
