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12-11-2016, 06:23 PM
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With ample RAM, you can turn off virtual memory in Windows. This makes your SSD act as RAM, which helps when you run out of physical memory. However, since SSDs are slower than RAM, it can cause performance drops if the system needs to swap data between them. You can find instructions online on how to disable virtual memory, but since you have 64GB of RAM and rarely reach full capacity, you likely don’t need this setting. If your PC freezes or crashes, turn it back on immediately.
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12-11-2016, 06:23 PM #1

With ample RAM, you can turn off virtual memory in Windows. This makes your SSD act as RAM, which helps when you run out of physical memory. However, since SSDs are slower than RAM, it can cause performance drops if the system needs to swap data between them. You can find instructions online on how to disable virtual memory, but since you have 64GB of RAM and rarely reach full capacity, you likely don’t need this setting. If your PC freezes or crashes, turn it back on immediately.

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12-11-2016, 07:13 PM
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Consider purchasing a solid-state drive featuring a DRAM cache and avoid filling it up to capacity or close to it.
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12-11-2016, 07:13 PM #2

Consider purchasing a solid-state drive featuring a DRAM cache and avoid filling it up to capacity or close to it.

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12-20-2016, 12:06 AM
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With ample RAM, disabling swap is almost a waste because it won’t be utilized much. If you don’t... you’ll likely need it.
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passchob
12-20-2016, 12:06 AM #3

With ample RAM, disabling swap is almost a waste because it won’t be utilized much. If you don’t... you’ll likely need it.

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12-20-2016, 01:02 AM
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Both of these points are accurate. I want total certainty that the SSD should never be used for swap to avoid even minor performance drops or timing issues. Frame rate doesn’t matter as much as input lag, which affects how the game feels. More CPU cores improve smoothness and loading times, especially on a PC rather than a console. You can handle more tasks while gaming because of the extra processing power.
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Ryuxtor
12-20-2016, 01:02 AM #4

Both of these points are accurate. I want total certainty that the SSD should never be used for swap to avoid even minor performance drops or timing issues. Frame rate doesn’t matter as much as input lag, which affects how the game feels. More CPU cores improve smoothness and loading times, especially on a PC rather than a console. You can handle more tasks while gaming because of the extra processing power.

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12-24-2016, 04:48 PM
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That doesn't sound right. Virtual memory won't reduce an SSD's lifespan enough to justify it. Plus, certain applications rely on virtual memory to operate properly, which also means it isn't a solid solution. Sure, if it helps you, fine, but most users should keep virtual memory unused—Windows handles it well without needing extra tweaks. Thanks for pointing that out!
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12-24-2016, 04:48 PM #5

That doesn't sound right. Virtual memory won't reduce an SSD's lifespan enough to justify it. Plus, certain applications rely on virtual memory to operate properly, which also means it isn't a solid solution. Sure, if it helps you, fine, but most users should keep virtual memory unused—Windows handles it well without needing extra tweaks. Thanks for pointing that out!

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