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<blockquote data-quote="EvenStranger" data-source="post: 1173203" data-attributes="member: 181804"><p>Here's how I determine if a RAM upgrade is needed. I open Activity Monitor, and in the main window, I choose the System Memory tab and look at Page Outs. Page Outs are when the system runs out of available RAM and has to write data to the hard drive to free up memory for other applications. They kill performance and are the best indicator IMO if an upgrade is needed. Let the system run normally for a couple of days, and check this number. If it's still zero, then you aren't running out of RAM. If it's not, you are, and should consider upgrading your RAM.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://web.me.com/evenstranger/am.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EvenStranger, post: 1173203, member: 181804"] Here's how I determine if a RAM upgrade is needed. I open Activity Monitor, and in the main window, I choose the System Memory tab and look at Page Outs. Page Outs are when the system runs out of available RAM and has to write data to the hard drive to free up memory for other applications. They kill performance and are the best indicator IMO if an upgrade is needed. Let the system run normally for a couple of days, and check this number. If it's still zero, then you aren't running out of RAM. If it's not, you are, and should consider upgrading your RAM. [IMG]http://web.me.com/evenstranger/am.png[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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