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R0CK3TM4NN
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Jul 5, 2006, 03:12 PM
 
What software is available for testing RAM stability in OS X? I got 2 GB of ram for my macbook and would like to run it through some tests after I install it. On PC I would usually run SiSoft Sandra, so I was wondering if there was some equivalent software for Mac. I know memtest is available for OS X but I was look for something a little more substantial.

Thanks in advance and sorry for all the mac-ignorant posts I've been writing as of late. Still learning the ropes on my first Mac!

EDIT: Also, another quick question. Does OS X re-allocate virtual memory when you add more RAM? Or does it stick with a pre-set amount. I'd like to use as little virtual memory as possible to free up HD space but I'm not sure how OS X handles it.
     
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Jul 5, 2006, 03:33 PM
 
Originally Posted by R0CK3TM4NN
EDIT: Also, another quick question. Does OS X re-allocate virtual memory when you add more RAM? Or does it stick with a pre-set amount. I'd like to use as little virtual memory as possible to free up HD space but I'm not sure how OS X handles it.
I'm not sure about the memory testing app but as far as I know OS X uses as much virtual memory as it can get its hands on. I have seen it using 11+gb before. With 2gb of ram I wouldn't be too worried though.
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Jul 6, 2006, 03:07 AM
 
Originally Posted by R0CK3TM4NN
What software is available for testing RAM stability in OS X? I got 2 GB of ram for my macbook and would like to run it through some tests after I install it. On PC I would usually run SiSoft Sandra, so I was wondering if there was some equivalent software for Mac. I know memtest is available for OS X but I was look for something a little more substantial.

Thanks in advance and sorry for all the mac-ignorant posts I've been writing as of late. Still learning the ropes on my first Mac!

EDIT: Also, another quick question. Does OS X re-allocate virtual memory when you add more RAM? Or does it stick with a pre-set amount. I'd like to use as little virtual memory as possible to free up HD space but I'm not sure how OS X handles it.
you could try www.memtest.org

or just google it.
     
   
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