running out of memory.

[gokhotit]

I just built a new computer (C2D E6550, 8600GT, 2gb ddr2).

[Meck]

Tried reducing the settings? I sometimes have this on my Notebook when trying to max out the settings for screenshots etc. ...

[idahosurge]

Like Meck said, reduce your settings.  My main problem with OOM errors is when I have my traffic set to high.  I reduce my traffic volume and my OOM problems go away.

Rod

[Meck]

or get yourself two new sticks, each 2gb: they're pretty cheap atm, look at alternate e.g.

[Daube]

But before spending any money, try first to increase the size of your virtual memory, set it to a fix, high size, like 4096 Mb or more.
(I just hope this setting is still available in Vista, in any case this solvd my issue in XP)

[Fr. Bill]

[quote]I just built a new computer (C2D E6550, 8600GT, 2gb ddr2).

[PhilTaylor]

[quote]I just built a new computer (C2D E6550, 8600GT, 2gb ddr2).

[NickN]

[quote]I just built a new computer (C2D E6550, 8600GT, 2gb ddr2).

[adkleaddog]

Nick,

I was confirming my edit done a while back, and noticed the following in the boot.ini....

...XP Home Edition"/noexecute=optin/fastdetect/3GB/Userva=2560

Is the "noexecute=optin" supposed to be in it?

I'm using Home edition of XP....

Thanks in advance!

[NickN]

Nick,

I was confirming my edit done a while back, and noticed the following in the boot.ini....

...XP Home Edition"/noexecute=optin/fastdetect/3GB/Userva=2560

Is the "noexecute=optin" supposed to be in it?

I'm using Home edition of XP....

Thanks in advance!

Yes.. that is part of the DEP system

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms791539.aspx

The /noexecute parameter is effective only on 32-bit processes. It enables software-enforced DEP and, if the processor supports DEP, it also enables hardware-enforced DEP.

On 64-bit processes, DEP is enabled by default and cannot be disabled (equivalent to /noexecute=alwayson). For these processes, the /noexecute parameter is ignored. On a 64-bit operating system, the /noexecute parameter affects only 32-bit processes running on the system.

[idahosurge]

Why the magic number of "2560"?  If you have XP Home and 4 gig of memory then why not "2944" or "3200" or "3840" or "3968" or any multiple of 64?

Regards,

Rod

[NickN]

[quote]Why the magic number of "2560"?

[adkleaddog]

Thank you Nick!

It's amazing how the sim, (well actually you and others),  has educated me on computers!  ;)

I'm trying to use the "search" function as much as I can to find answers, but I'd rather be flyin!  ;D

[idahosurge]

Thanks for the response Nick, now I have other questions.

I have read that as far as PM XP Home will only use 3 gig, is that true?

If it is true then why do they have MB's that allow you to add 4 gig?

I have 4 gig on my MD and under the General Tab in System Properties is shows the 4 gig.  Did I waste my money on the 4th gig of memory?  Is is just sitting there doing nothing?

Regards,

Rod

[adkleaddog]

I have 4 gig on my MD and under the General Tab in System Properties is shows the 4 gig.  Did I waste my money on the 4th gig of memory?  Is is just sitting there doing nothing?

Regards,

Rod

A-ya...I've had the same thought!  I'm thinkin' that it's just sittin' there!