Converting Memory to RAM???

[ElectricMan5]

Is it possible to convert the memory on your harddrive into RAM?

Or how about letting all applications use Virtual Memory?

 

[Tallest Skil]

You already use several gigabytes of Virtual RAM. If you need more, you have to buy more.

 

[JNB]

Not. A. Good. Idea. One is for memory, the other is for storage. VM is a specialized use, and only for when not enough RAM can be allocated. The only solution is to get more RAM, really.

RAM: 5-70 nanosecond access time
HDD: 5,000,000-15,000,000 nanosecond (5-15 millisecond) access time.

 

[ElectricMan5]

K. I guess you can't then...

 

[ScoobyMcDoo]

So, Electricman5, I am curious what problem it is that you are trying to fix. I think the assumption is you want more speed - is that correct?

 

[CanadaRAM]

Is it possible to convert the memory on your harddrive into RAM?

Or how about letting all applications use Virtual Memory?

Your OS already does this automatically. You don't need to reinvent the wheel.

The problem is that hard drives are an order of magnitude slower than RAM, so using Virtual Memory slows the machine down.

 

[ElectricMan5]

So, Electricman5, I am curious what problem it is that you are trying to fix. I think the assumption is you want more speed - is that correct?

Thats it... I have the old PowerBook G4 with 512 mb of ram... i was just wondering if i could get it to run faster.

 

[CanadaRAM]

Thats it... I have the old PowerBook G4 with 512 mb of ram... i was just wondering if i could get it to run faster.

Yes, install more real RAM.

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