What should my paging file be?

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I got xp 32 bit with 4gig of ddr3 1600mhz ram. Its only showing 2.7gig of ram so how do I figure out what size paging file should I use? Base if off 4gig or 2.7 then multiply by 1.5?

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Dont worry about that 1.5x ram or w/e. I would set it to 2GB and leave it. I have mine at 1GB (and had it with 4GB ram as well) b/c of my SSD and no ussues.

 

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right now its on custom from

Initial 1440mb
Max 2880mb

So just put both to 2048mb?

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just let xp do it automatically on its own (unless your at a space constraint)

Your really ought to consider win 7 64bit to get the most out of that system.

 

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nd4spdbh2 said:

just let xp do it automatically on its own (unless your at a space constraint)

Your really ought to consider win 7 64bit to get the most out of that system.

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how would win 7 64bit benefit me besides being able to use all 4 gig?