The term ram booster refers to optimizing and
making better use of RAM cache memory. This is a temporary storage space
where data is accessed at high speeds and can be optimized in numerous
ways to act as a ram booster. Without a software booster, the best you can
do is to manually adjust the VCache settings in the system.ini file
which may help a little. The amount of physical RAM and the many different
variables caused by different configurations make it difficult to pinpoint
the exact values required.
We recommend RAM Boosting Software for those
looking for extreme memory speed increases. Be careful though - Not all of
these software programs work as advertised and some may actually hinder
performance or contain hostile add-in code that may trigger pop-up
advertising.
If you can't afford a good RAM Optimizer, you
could try this tweak. It may or may not provide a small RAM speed increase
depending on your PCs configuration. Don't expect miracles with this
tweak, you'll need to purchase a good RAM Optimizing program for serious
speed increases.
Access the system.ini file in Windows 98 by
clicking on Start, then click Run. Now type in sysedit
and click OK. This brings up your System Configuration Editor
which includes system.ini among others. Highlight the system.ini
window and thoroughly search for the following listing...
[VCACHE]
MaxFileCache=8192
If it's NOT there, you could take the bold move and add
it. Do NOT make any other changes within this file (unless you know what
you're doing) or you may crash your system and have problems booting up
again.
Here are a few general values to consider...
The most effective method to boost your RAM is to use a
commercial software program. With a few button clicks, a good boosting
program will optimize your RAM Memory for you and go far beyond the limits
of simple tweaking.
Our favorite RAM booster solution is RAMrocket It
is well worth the extra few dollars to get extreme RAM speed and stable
performance. This software has received accolades for its ability to
defragment and recover your system's memory. It actually boosts your PCs
memory to let you run large programs without bogging down your computer.
RAM enhancers are great for PCs that have no more
available slots for RAM expansion. It's also the solution for those who
wish to maximize performance from their current RAM setup without the
hassle of opening up their PC which may void the warranty.
