Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 00:01:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Trevin Chow <tmchow@sfu.ca> To: <questions@freebsd.org> Subject: How much RAM to upgrade to? Message-ID: <20010904235605.B1654-100000@benny.geektank.org>
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I'm thinking about upgrading my machine with some more RAM considering the insanely low prices. My current setup is: Celeron 300A, 64MB RAM, 15GB HD, soon to be adding an 80GB HD Currently functions as: -IMAP mail server for 3 users -Webserver for about 10 websites that have low to moderate traffic (maybe 1000-2000 hits per month) -General development work that I do -X Windows client to run apps like gkrellm and some other X apps I'm wondering how much RAM is going to be in the "sweet spot" for me. I know there isn't a definitive answer and probably more is better, but I'm wondering about diminishing returns of adding too much ram. I mean, my mother supports up to 768MB of RAM, but going that high seems a bit insane. I'm also wondering about the balance between buying lots of RAM or some RAM and a faster CPU (like going to a P2 400mhz). Any info/opinions appreciated. To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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