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| 140945 | 2003-05-03 05:29:00 | Would Win2k Slow down My 333mhz 64mb ram Compaq armada1750 too much, I'm running Win98 at the moment. If I chuck in another 128mb ram would that help? I heard Win2k is a bit more thirsty on resources. Thanks 4 yer replys guys:) |
Ron Bakker (356) | ||
| 140946 | 2003-05-03 06:19:00 | Technically the specifications were: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Minimum Requirements Computer/Processor 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU Memory 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM recommended minimum; more memory generally improves responsiveness Hard Disk 2GB hard disk with a minimum of 650MB of free space CPU Support Windows 2000 Professional supports single and dual CPU systems --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- But it might be like wading through waist high thick porridge with gumboots on, compared to W98?? |
godfather (25) | ||
| 140947 | 2003-05-03 06:23:00 | I tried replying earlier but it didnt work... here's what I said: win2k will run like a two-legged dog on that. It'll run but the generally accepted minimum is 128megs of ram. If it is a machine you use a lot, like your main rig, then the *realistic* minimum is 384megs. Ram is so cheap these days that you could do well to buy yourself two sticks of 256 and then you'll be away laughing (after that your hdd becomes the real bottleneck.. cpu isnt *as* relevant as some would have you think) |
whetu (237) | ||
| 140948 | 2003-05-03 12:05:00 | Hi, 128MB is definetly adequate . Its not entirely true that 384MB of ram is a realistic example . Sure, the more you have the better, but I assure you that even my 256MB of Ram is adequate for most of the upto-date programs . . . . . . Any programs requiring more than 256MB of physical ram; then consider going up to a higher level, otherwise your fine . |
The Student (3269) | ||
| 140949 | 2003-05-03 12:30:00 | Windows 2000 will eat all the memory you throw at it - 256MB should be minimum. | HadO (796) | ||
| 140950 | 2003-05-03 13:43:00 | I have installed Win2k on many low spec systems but they run like a dog with less than 128meg ram. More is better. Win2k uses more than 64meg by itself without any other programs running. Your computer will run it but more ram is needed and as another poster said you will have to watch your harddrive space if it is small (under 4gig). The lowest spec system running win2k is a pent 200 with 128 meg ram. It is slow and you wouldn't want to use it as your main PC but it does work and still runs games, email etc. Cheers |
Berryb (654) | ||
| 140951 | 2003-05-03 14:31:00 | My computer at work is not much different from yours speed wise, but RAM is a big difference - I'm running 512mb RAM at work, and have no troubles with Win2k. So basically Win2k will run fine on your system, it just might be limited by the amount of RAM you've got. Mike. |
Mike (15) | ||
| 140952 | 2003-05-03 20:43:00 | This again is one of those things.. if you leave it with the Joe Bloggs-Setup-Configuration, then it will run like a dog on that PC, however: I have run Win2K with no problems at all on a P120Mhz with 48MB RAM and a 1.3 gig HDD. Ive had no problems with that laptop, even when I had Lotus Notes 5.0.10, Word 2K, and also Phoenix open all at once :-) 700 is the minimum for Win2K HDD Space-wise, as there's the 650MB Install, plus you'll want a swap file. Adding an extra 128MB will make it run a LOT nicer, and you should be peachy :-) |
Chilling_Silently (228) | ||
| 140953 | 2003-05-04 08:58:00 | Hi Joe bloggs here. So If I load up Win2k on my Compaq Amada, what sort settings should I look at to make things run a bit easier. Or am I asking a question that exceeds the caracter limit for this fourum. Maybe a link if you know one:D |
Ron Bakker (356) | ||
| 140954 | 2003-05-04 10:51:00 | Firstly, try stopping off at http://www . superrsoft . com for Super Rabbit Magic Set . Have a look around with that, check under the Autorun options . . . Tweak UI . . just search google or PCworld . co . nz for it . . Tune your Pagefile . sys (Swap file) Disable your LAN card if you dont need it, or assign yourself a static IP Off the top of my head, Im not too sure what else . . Its nearly 10PM and Ive been at ICE the WHOLE weekend so Im sorry if Im not too specific here, but have a look at that software, and get back to me :-) Cheers Chilling_Silence |
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