Author: Michael P. Nance Sr.
Date: 05:37:36 03/11/01
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On March 10, 2001 at 18:05:52, Mogens Larsen wrote: >On March 10, 2001 at 16:44:44, Michael P. Nance Sr. wrote: > >>What would this help ,adding more mbs to the cache?What is the limit?How will >>this help me in long and short games?Will it slow down the program by having too >>much?Please tell me all the DO'S and DON'T pretaining to cache size. > >From what I gather, increasing the cache size will increase performance >slightly. But I can't remember if there are any general rules, eg. regarding >hash and cache size combinations. > >The thing to remember is that RAM used is program+hash+cache, so you have to be >careful not to increase the cache size too much considering your physical RAM. I >don't think that you'll have any problems with 512MB on your machine. That could >be divided as 160Mb hash+ 32Mb cache if you're running two programs at the same >time and leave plenty for the OS. A cautious rule is available RAM minus 100Mb >divided by two (if you running two programs). > >Mogens. tThanks for the information,I'll give it a try and play around with it.I also will be using this Program on 1 p/c only,so i should have no problem.Is there any other little "TIPS" that You can tell Me about,maybe You've found something on Your that I haven't ran accross yet.Keep in mind,I'm interested in playing strenght.Anyway,I want to thank You for all Your help.If there is anything I can do for You please let Me know.My e-mail is NANCE050557@PROGIDY.NET.Once again thank You.kind regards,Mike
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