Windows Vista 32-bit Question

2048Megabytes · 02-06-2008, 01:15 AM

What is the normal amount of memory Windows Vista 32-bit runs at when just idling? Someone I know says when his Vista 32-bit is running it is taking around 900 megabytes of memory. Is this normal?

oscaryu1 · 02-06-2008, 01:29 AM

Not for me. I have Ultimate x64 and it takes 22-33% of my 2GB...

2048Megabytes · 02-06-2008, 01:31 AM

He wants me to take a look at his computer. I'll probably run some anti spyware programs. I think malware may be at work in his system.

He also has a Pentium D processor. Since you have a dual core, could the single core processor be an issue with more memory being used?

twitchtwice · 02-06-2008, 05:39 AM

No, vista has a shitload of eye candy and pointless processes that run in the background, its normal to have quite a bit of memory taken up during idle. i had ultimate like oscar was saying and it idled at around 20-30%usage. Here is my advice, upgrade to Win XP and your problems of memory usage are solved.

brian · 02-06-2008, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by twitchtwice

No, vista has a shitload of eye candy and pointless processes that run in the background, its normal to have quite a bit of memory taken up during idle. i had ultimate like oscar was saying and it idled at around 20-30%usage. Here is my advice, upgrade to Win XP and your problems of memory usage are solved.

nope, vista uses less memory on basic level then xp on basic... surprisingly

Garethman!!` · 02-06-2008, 07:51 AM

Vista x64 uses 9% of my 8GB RAM.

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2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 887	Windows Vista 32-bit Question What is the normal amount of memory Windows Vista 32-bit runs at when just idling? Someone I know says when his Vista 32-bit is running it is taking around 900 megabytes of memory. Is this normal? __________________ "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." -- George Washington Operating Systems: 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Processor: AMD Athlon 4600+ Dual-Core (2.4 gigahertz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: 2 gigabytes of Super Talent PC2-6400 Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Two Hard Drives: Seagate ST380815AS and Western Digital WD800JB-00ETA0, 149 gigabytes

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oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,038	Not for me. I have Ultimate x64 and it takes 22-33% of my 2GB... __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

02-06-2008, 01:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
2048Megabytes Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mainland United States Posts: 887	He wants me to take a look at his computer. I'll probably run some anti spyware programs. I think malware may be at work in his system. He also has a Pentium D processor. Since you have a dual core, could the single core processor be an issue with more memory being used? __________________ "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." -- George Washington Operating Systems: 32-bit Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Processor: AMD Athlon 4600+ Dual-Core (2.4 gigahertz) Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-M78SM-S2H Memory: 2 gigabytes of Super Talent PC2-6400 Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 8200 Two Hard Drives: Seagate ST380815AS and Western Digital WD800JB-00ETA0, 149 gigabytes Last edited by 2048Megabytes; 02-06-2008 at 01:33 AM.

02-06-2008, 05:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
twitchtwice Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 310	No, vista has a shitload of eye candy and pointless processes that run in the background, its normal to have quite a bit of memory taken up during idle. i had ultimate like oscar was saying and it idled at around 20-30%usage. Here is my advice, upgrade to Win XP and your problems of memory usage are solved. __________________ CPU: C2D e8400 @ 3.6 HSF: Arctic Freezer 7 MOBO: Gigabyte P35-DS3L RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 GPU: XFX GeForce G92 8800 GTS HDD: WD Raptor 150GB PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700W CASE: Antech 900 OS: Win XP x64 MON: Samsung 932BW All this for CS:S? Why not :)

02-06-2008, 07:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
Garethman!!` Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK and USA Age: 18 Posts: 1,059	Vista x64 uses 9% of my 8GB RAM. __________________ CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick

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