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Upgrading memory Newbie has question.
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<blockquote data-quote="EndlessMac" data-source="post: 1219760" data-attributes="member: 140470"><p>To add to what has already been said, a lot of people don't realize that running Windows at the same time as your Mac OS basically divides your computer in half or by how much resources you give it. </p><p></p><p>For example if you are giving Windows 1GB RAM then you only have 3GB left for your Mac. The 2 don't share resources. In other words when you are running Windows you are crippling your Mac because those resources are reserved for Windows. </p><p></p><p>This is why I recommend only giving Windows just enough resources to make it run smoothly and no more. I give Windows 1GB RAM and only 1 core processor. If you are a light Windows user you might be able to get away with 512GB RAM. I have 8GB RAM so it doesn't affect me much but if you're going to use Parallels a lot then upgrading your RAM is very helpful.</p><p></p><p>If you don't want to upgrade your RAM then you just have to stop multitasking while using Windows or not use apps that don't use lots of resources. Anytime you see a lot of page out and swap usage then you know you need more RAM. Mine is usually zero for both. I had more when I use to have 4GB RAM but not everyone needs 8GB RAM.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EndlessMac, post: 1219760, member: 140470"] To add to what has already been said, a lot of people don't realize that running Windows at the same time as your Mac OS basically divides your computer in half or by how much resources you give it. For example if you are giving Windows 1GB RAM then you only have 3GB left for your Mac. The 2 don't share resources. In other words when you are running Windows you are crippling your Mac because those resources are reserved for Windows. This is why I recommend only giving Windows just enough resources to make it run smoothly and no more. I give Windows 1GB RAM and only 1 core processor. If you are a light Windows user you might be able to get away with 512GB RAM. I have 8GB RAM so it doesn't affect me much but if you're going to use Parallels a lot then upgrading your RAM is very helpful. If you don't want to upgrade your RAM then you just have to stop multitasking while using Windows or not use apps that don't use lots of resources. Anytime you see a lot of page out and swap usage then you know you need more RAM. Mine is usually zero for both. I had more when I use to have 4GB RAM but not everyone needs 8GB RAM. [/QUOTE]
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