Stupid question

Tyler1 · 02-01-2007, 02:40 AM

Can someone quickly give me an idea what virtual memory and page file are...as well as cache...im a noob..but I can install parts real good

PC eye · 02-01-2007, 03:05 AM

Virtual memory is the amount of hard drive space used by the system to suppliment the physical memory installed. In 2000, XP, and now Vista the page file is the end result of this. On older versions of Windows 9X-ME it was referred to as the swap files. The cache is onboard memory for hardwares like hard drives called disk caches pronounced as "cash" rather then ca che'. Or it is a portion of the physical memory installed reserved. Some good definitions are given in the online dictionary page seen at http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/c/cache.html

Tyler1 · 02-01-2007, 03:08 AM

Youre my new favourite person PC, thanks a bunch buddy. Just let me know when you guys get sick of my rediculous questions.

PC eye · 02-01-2007, 04:07 AM

Ridiculus? naaaaa.... Only the inquirying mind learns new lessons!

Besides that's why there are places like CF where you can get some answers.

joeswm8 · 02-01-2007, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PC eye

Ridiculus? naaaaa.... Only the inquirying mind learns new lessons!

Besides that's why there are places like CF where you can get some answers.

this is why i have learned so much

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PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	Virtual memory is the amount of hard drive space used by the system to suppliment the physical memory installed. In 2000, XP, and now Vista the page file is the end result of this. On older versions of Windows 9X-ME it was referred to as the swap files. The cache is onboard memory for hardwares like hard drives called disk caches pronounced as "cash" rather then ca che'. Or it is a portion of the physical memory installed reserved. Some good definitions are given in the online dictionary page seen at http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/c/cache.html

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Tyler1 Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 55	Youre my new favourite person PC, thanks a bunch buddy. Just let me know when you guys get sick of my rediculous questions.

02-01-2007, 04:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
PC eye Diamond Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inside a pc Posts: 19,730	Ridiculus? naaaaa.... Only the inquirying mind learns new lessons! Besides that's why there are places like CF where you can get some answers.