On Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Kit Cosper wrote:
Kit is (of course) correct here.
One of the potential problem areas is the use of an Intel TX chipset
with a Pentium CPU. The chipset not only cant handle >64Mb RAM, but
because of the way the cache works will end up doing multiple extra
cache checks for most memory calls. Hence, the performance slide
in greater memory on such systems.
best
rickf
>
> It is possible, depending upon the chipset on your motherboard,
> to see a slowdown with additional RAM due to caching issues.
>
> The Sony VAIO 505TR is an example of a system exhibiting this
> behavior.
>
> So, more RAM isn't always better, especially if you're dealing
> with an older chipset on the motherboard. IIRC most P-II boards
> should be OK, and all P-III boards should be. Pentium based
> systems are a toss-up.
>
> This may or may not be the issue for the current discussion, but
> people tend to stumble upon this on a fairly regular basis.
Rick Forrister <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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