Page File Win 7 64

[BEJ]

PhII 945 - 8GB RAM

System Managed;
Size of File = 7677
Recommended Size 11515

Would it be advisable to set;
Min = 7677
Max = 11515

Appreciate your time

 

[bigsnyder]

IMO, just leave it to system managed. Very debated topic, many opinions on this one.

 

[lxskllr]

I set the minimum size to 2gb, with no cap. Works for me.

 

[BEJ]

Actually, I was curious why I don't see the recommended size even when the file is "system managed".

 

[bigi]

IMO, just leave it to system managed. Very debated topic, many opinions on this one.

It's just blast from the past. I've been running with no paging file on 3 pcs for months. No problems of any sort. 16/8/4 GB of ram.

 

[Anteaus]

You need a swap file for compatibility with some software, but it doesn't need to be large. The old rule of thumb was to have a swap file large enough for a full memory dump, but in your case it would be ridiculous. Myself, I'd set a static swap of 2048 and just forget about it. Trust me, you won't have any problems.

I do not recommend you go without a swap file. Not from any performance standpoint. 2 GB of hard disc space is hardly much and if you ever run into programs requiring one it's one less potential headache.

 

[amdhunter]

You need a swap file for compatibility with some software, but it doesn't need to be large. The old rule of thumb was to have a swap file large enough for a full memory dump, but in your case it would be ridiculous. Myself, I'd set a static swap of 2048 and just forget about it. Trust me, you won't have any problems.

I do not recommend you go without a swap file. Not from any performance standpoint. 2 GB of hard disc space is hardly much and if you ever run into programs requiring one it's one less potential headache.

Unless you have a 40GB SSD and are starving for space...lol. I've been running my HTPC (w/30GB SSD) with no page file for a year now with no ills whatsoever.

My main rig with 8GB/X6 has been running perfectly for months too.

 

[bendixG15]

IMO, just leave it to system managed. Very debated topic, many opinions on this one.

My choice .............