When o/cing should I use pagefile?

[Mikeyflan]

well should I? I o/c my 2.4 to 3.360 = 280fsb, its the most stable I got and I don't post above 285 also I had to raise the vdimm to 2.7 to get a 280fsb and have to do 2.8 if I go any higher.

 

[Navid]

What do you mean?!

Your computer uses pagefile when it needs more RAM than you have on the system. It has nothing to do with the speed of your RAM.

In other words, if your machine needs to access the pagefile when you edit a specific graphics file, it will regardless of your RAM frequency.

 

[Mikeyflan]

I just upgraded my computer with my new HSF and I forgot I turned off my pagefile and I was wondering if I should set it back up. really it was a question and then I was just stating what I was doing, besides I know the pagefile has nothing to do with my memory frequency.

 

[Navid]

Well, I thought the question was "when overclocking, should one use a pagefile".

There is some info about pagefile setup for performance here.
http://support.microsoft.com/d...x?scid=kb;en-us;314482

You may never need a pagefile depending on the amount of memory you have and type of applications you run.

 

[ssvegeta1010]

Originally posted by: Navid

You may never need a pagefile depending on the amount of memory you have and type of applications you run.

You may not need it ever, but why not?

(Correct me if I'm wrong) Other than used HD space, there are no disadantages to a page file.

 

[Mikeyflan]

The only reason why I asked this was because I was running prime95 and a thing poped up saying I need it on to run the test. thanks guys

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: ssvegeta1010

(Correct me if I'm wrong) Other than used HD space, there are no disadantages to a page file.

I agree; I don't think there is any disadvantage if you have enough HD space.