Should you use pagefile
Should you use pagefile
Checking pagefile off with sufficient RAM likely won't noticeably change performance. Benchmark results should remain consistent.
Turning it off leads to numerous problems on my PC, yet I always have a pagefile.sys available.
It's always pleasant to have. If your RAM fills up and you lack a page file, the system will stop functioning properly, although it may eventually recover after closing tasks. Putting the system to sleep also increases the page file usage, even if it isn't strictly necessary. This adds a layer of functionality and stability to the operating system, providing backup in case of performance issues.
Even with ample RAM, the operating system struggles without the page file. I attempted to lower it to 2GB but encountered persistent low memory warnings.
Pagefile needs to be at least 1.5 times your RAM size and no more than 3 times it for best performance
It generally stays calm until you close whatever is consuming the RAM. Putting your PC to sleep usually triggers the hibernate option. Performance can be 1.5x to 2x faster, though it might drop even more. Running it at double speed can help, but be mindful of your SSD space.
RAM availability doesn't matter much since the system can still function if needed. Reducing usage to just a few gigabytes is fine, but turning it off entirely isn't recommended. Disabling it can lead to issues, especially when apps crash and error data is written to the page file. Read more about this in: http://lifehacker.com/5426041/understand...disable-it
I won't agree with that whole piece. I've been skipping the page file since 64-bit and Vista, especially with 8GB or more of RAM. Even at 6GB it caused problems with DX10 games, and I'd have run out eventually. On netbooks with just 2GB of RAM, I usually turned it off because the SSD couldn't handle it and what you did would quickly hit the limit. The article mentions it only if you're not running any program, but I'm heavily multitasking and using at least 8GB, which would cause the RAM to spill over to the HDD. Windows 8 and 10 have improved, but unless you're running close to running out of RAM, I won't use it. Until then, get enough RAM so you don't face any issues. It's a reasonable amount for most users—at least 8GB for average, 16GB for heavy users, and 32GB for power users or those who need it. I often hit around 16GB on my secondary rig, Chibi PC.