Initial paging file size for 8GB RAM
What should my initial paging size be?Ideally, your paging file size should be 1.5 times your physical memory at a minimum and up to 4 times the physical memory at most to ensure system stability.
Does paging file increase RAM?the page file is a space on your primary drive where any data goes if it's been in the RAM for too long and the CPU hasn't used it for a while. it doesn't increase RAM performance.
What is the optimal virtual memory size for 16GB RAM?For example with 16GB, you may want to enter Initial Size of 8000 MB and Maximum size of 12000 MB. Remember this is in MB, so you need to increase the numbers by 1000 for GB.
How much virtual memory should I set for 4GB of RAM?Microsoft recommends that you set it to be a minimum of 1.5 times and a maximum of 3 times of the physical RAM. If your computer has 4GB RAM, the minimum paging file should be 1024x4x1. 5=6,144MB and the maximum is 1024x4x3=12,288MB.
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