Loaded Cacheman - which preset do I use?

[MichaelD]

This is really weird. I posted this earlier...and it's gone. Seriously. I searched 3 different times and it's gone. Really weird.

Anyway, I downloaded and installed Cacheman 4.1. It has seven different presets. I've no idea which one to use.

I'm running:
Win98SE
512mb RAM
1.1GHz TBird

My rig is mainly a gaming rig. Burn a handful of CD's a week and some photoshop, but mostly gaming.

There is a "3D Gaming" preset, but it says "will help systems w/less than 128mb of RAM" Well, I have 512mb, so I don't know if this still applies. Help please.

 

[SaturnX]

I usually use the settings from the Win9x HD/Mem Tweak Guide from Tweak3d.net, it seems to improve overall performance, with 512 though, who knows 😀

--Mark

Tweak3D.Net : Win9x HD/Mem Tweak Guide

 

[MichaelD]

Thanks, Tharyn. Aw, c'mon now guys! I know there's lots of you that use Cacheman! Oh wait a minute...I forgot; I'm like one of two people that still run Win98. 🙁 Being the minority sucks!

Fireworks are over! Aren't U back online yet?

 

[MichaelD]

^Good Morning, Bump^

 

[HansXP]

I believe you said in your other posts that you play games. hence, the 3D Gamer option would be best for you.

 

[Francodman]

It's because the mods moved it to Software forum..Where it should be 🙂

 

[Guilty]

I maintain my recommendation of 32MB min/max vcache, 1 or 2MB chunk. It has done the best for me in my own personal tests.

 

[Mem]

<< Optimization Presets

Cacheman has several optimization presets built-in. Activate the settings page to select a preset. The Preset menu will become enabled. You can choose from 7 different presets.

Average System

This optimization preset is suitable for most users, especially for novice users.

3D Games

This setting may help stopping pauses in some 3D games, especially on systems with less than 128MB of memory.

CD Writer

This optimization method is right for users who burn CD-R's very often. The minimum and maximum settings do not differ, so the Disk Cache size stays always constant. If you have problems with buffer underruns this preset could help.

Low Memory System

This optimization method is to be used on those systems where no free memory is left after booting to the Windows GUI.

Multimedia

Use this setting if you frequently run multimedia applications which require large amounts of memory, but still may need a bigger Disk Cache.

Power User

A Power User is not someone that uses his computer to write a letter or to play a game from time to time. A Power User runs several big applications at the same time. With this preset you should receive a better system reaction time.

Sound Recording

Use this preset if you frequently run sound harddisk recording apps. The Disk Cache will be set larger than with all other presets. >>



I use the average one,but it all depends on your personal needs.

🙂

 

[MichaelD]

Hmm. allrightythen. I guess, technically, Cacheman is a proggy, and therefore is software. 😱 Thanks for the recommendations, guys.