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08/10/2007 01:52:05 PM · #1 |
I got a new computer and am just about done installing things and give CS3 a try - it's slower than my old computer!
(old - AMD athlon at 2Ghz, 1Gb RAM, nvidia radeon X700Pro 256Mb-AGP)
(new - intel 2.33 Core 2 Duo 4Gb RAM, nvidia 8500GT 512 card -PCIe16)
I've updated the drivers for the video card. The BIOS sees 4Gb ram...but windows only sees 3Gb (XP pro SP2 OEM version).
What am I missing - I'm sure it's either very obvious or very esoteric!
The new one is also tons lots impresseivly SLOWER with photoshop than the old one...
Thanks!
Message edited by author 2007-08-10 14:35:53.
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08/10/2007 02:42:20 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by Prof_Fate:
I got a new computer and am just about done installing things and give CS3 a try - it's slower than my old computer!
(old - AMD athlon at 2Ghz, 1Gb RAM, nvidia radeon X700Pro 256Mb-AGP)
(new - intel 2.33 Core 2 Duo 4Gb RAM, nvidia 8500GT 512 card -PCIe16)
I've updated the drivers for the video card. The BIOS sees 4Gb ram...but windows only sees 3Gb (XP pro SP2 OEM version).
What am I missing - I'm sure it's either very obvious or very esoteric!
The new one is also tons lots impresseivly SLOWER with photoshop than the old one...
Thanks! |
Turn off the page file, and Windows should be able to see all 4 GB of RAM.
//support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308417 |
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08/10/2007 02:56:34 PM · #3 |
run the dxdiag command. Does that also show 3 Gigs?
Alternatively, run the msinfo32.exe.
Message edited by author 2007-08-10 15:00:25. |
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08/10/2007 06:03:24 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by Gotaka:
run the dxdiag command. Does that also show 3 Gigs?
Alternatively, run the msinfo32.exe. |
dxdiag reports 3Gb of ram 3070mb actually
pagefile 170mb used, 4785 available
msinfo...what am i looking for?
I tried the MS page linked to and set the virt mem or let windows handle it...no changes that i've seen.
Message edited by author 2007-08-10 18:03:48.
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08/10/2007 06:09:17 PM · #5 |
AFAIK, WinXP will only ever see 3GB of RAM. In order to make use of RAM beyond that level, you'd need the 64-bit version of XP or Vista.
Regarding the slowness of PS, now there's a good question. The only thing that pops to mind is whether your scratch disk is set to the same physical disk as your OS is running off of. If you have two separate disks, try setting scratch to the other disk. Note that it needs to be a physically different drive, not just a different partition on the same drive.
I really don't think the scratch disk is the issue, but it's something to check, and all that I can think of at the mo. |
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08/10/2007 06:25:21 PM · #6 |
| Also, make sure that Windows isn't busy downloading or installing the trillion updates it'll need in the background. |
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08/10/2007 06:28:41 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by jhonan:
Also, make sure that Windows isn't busy downloading or installing the trillion updates it'll need in the background. |
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08/10/2007 07:08:03 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
AFAIK, WinXP will only ever see 3GB of RAM. In order to make use of RAM beyond that level, you'd need the 64-bit version of XP or Vista.
Regarding the slowness of PS, now there's a good question. The only thing that pops to mind is whether your scratch disk is set to the same physical disk as your OS is running off of. If you have two separate disks, try setting scratch to the other disk. Note that it needs to be a physically different drive, not just a different partition on the same drive.
I really don't think the scratch disk is the issue, but it's something to check, and all that I can think of at the mo. |
That is not true. For one thing, 3GB of ram is not a power of 2. Second, with a 32 bit processor, you can support up to 4 Gigs. |
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08/10/2007 07:49:08 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by Gotaka:
Originally posted by kirbic:
AFAIK, WinXP will only ever see 3GB of RAM. In order to make use of RAM beyond that level, you'd need the 64-bit version of XP or Vista.
Regarding the slowness of PS, now there's a good question. The only thing that pops to mind is whether your scratch disk is set to the same physical disk as your OS is running off of. If you have two separate disks, try setting scratch to the other disk. Note that it needs to be a physically different drive, not just a different partition on the same drive.
I really don't think the scratch disk is the issue, but it's something to check, and all that I can think of at the mo. |
That is not true. For one thing, 3GB of ram is not a power of 2. Second, with a 32 bit processor, you can support up to 4 Gigs. |
WinXP should see up to 4GB (at least mine does with an NVidia mobo). |
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08/10/2007 08:26:28 PM · #10 |
Please check if your BIOS version is the latest one (on manufacturer website). You may find references in the MB manual regarding this issue (it's a rather common one with Windows XP).
Also make sure Windows is up-to-date with patches.
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08/10/2007 08:36:36 PM · #11 |
Right cliock MyComputer shoes 3gb installed, er, accessible.
in teh msinfo deal it says the 4gb is on the machine.
My friend tells me i need the PAE switch on the bootini, but that didn't work -didn't hurt either. He says the mobo reserves 1gb for itself and to get that back to XP is possible...but he's still checking on how.
I haven't updated or checked the BIOS date. There are no settings there that do anything.
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08/10/2007 10:50:09 PM · #12 |
Hmmm...
did the following and it seems OK...
added /PAE switch the one line in boot.ini. (saw no diff)
loaded the game that came with the video card, ran it. Windows firewall prevented it from starting, so shut that sucker off.
adjusted the memory in CS3 from 1.8gb to the 'suggested' 1.2gb.
Still see only 3Gb, but CS3 runs rather quickly now. Not sure what the issue was, but may be fixed now...I blame the firewall.
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08/11/2007 01:00:55 AM · #13 |
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MAKE SYSTEM-RELATED MODIFICATIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS (SUCH AS A FULL BACKUP) BEFORE MODIFYING SYSTEM FILES AND CONFIGURATIONS.  lesgainous IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU RENDER YOUR COMPUTER INOPERABLE.
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Here are some pointers that may (or may not) get you going:
- Boot INI Options Reference
- Accessing more than 2.0 GB of memory on Windows XP (for HP computers, but may give you insight on your computer, if it is not an HP)
- Ars Technica (WinXP/4Gb/Photoshop forum discussion)
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CAVEAT/DISCLAIMER:
MAKE SYSTEM-RELATED MODIFICATIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK. TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS (SUCH AS A FULL BACKUP) BEFORE MODIFYING SYSTEM FILES AND CONFIGURATIONS. lesgainous IS NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU RENDER YOUR COMPUTER INOPERABLE.
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Message edited by author 2007-08-11 01:01:36.
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