On older machines there is a significant limit to the amount of main memory that is cache-able, even if you increase the cache size, due to the TAG RAM limitations. Compaq typically didn't put any extras in their machines. My desktop until last summer, a Pentium MMX233, had a cache-able RAM limit of only sixty-four, yes 64, MB. Every memory access outside of this range would run at main memory speed and latency, NOT at L2 cache speed.
The impact gets more significant as the processor gets faster. It might even be possible that NT uses the non-cached memory first. - Just a guess. You can experiment by removing memory. While you are at it, examine the main-boards to determine that they are indeed identical. _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * To post a message: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * To leave this list visit: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/leave.html * * Contact the list manager: * mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * Forum Guidelines Rules: * http://www.techservinc.com/protelusers/forumrules.html * * Browse or Search previous postings: * http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
