CFX-5.7.1 RAM usage

January 28, 2005, 12:50

This may be a stupid question, but I wanted to know if there is a limit to how much RAM CFX-5.7.1 can access on a machine running WinXP or Linux, as I am about to buy a new workstation.

Many thanks

Sandeep

January 30, 2005, 18:14

Hi,

There was a technical tip on the CFX Community web page on a related issue, I recommend you read it.

To answer your question, CFX5 can run with whatever memory is installed in your machine. It can run with a bit more by using swap/page files, but this is extremely slow and not recommended. Keep in mind the OS takes a certain amount of RAM, and that 32 bit machines have a 2GB limit for a single process.

Glenn Horrocks

January 28, 2005, 12:50	CFX-5.7.1 RAM usage	#1
Sandeep Guest Posts: n/a	This may be a stupid question, but I wanted to know if there is a limit to how much RAM CFX-5.7.1 can access on a machine running WinXP or Linux, as I am about to buy a new workstation. Many thanks Sandeep

January 30, 2005, 18:14	Re: CFX-5.7.1 RAM usage	#2
Glenn Horrocks Guest Posts: n/a	Hi, There was a technical tip on the CFX Community web page on a related issue, I recommend you read it. To answer your question, CFX5 can run with whatever memory is installed in your machine. It can run with a bit more by using swap/page files, but this is extremely slow and not recommended. Keep in mind the OS takes a certain amount of RAM, and that 32 bit machines have a 2GB limit for a single process. Glenn Horrocks

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