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Subject: Re: Hash Table size Limit if any

Author: Robert Hyatt

Date: 08:23:24 01/16/06

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On January 16, 2006 at 06:14:20, Bernhard Bauer wrote:

>On January 16, 2006 at 00:43:10, Graham Banks wrote:
>
>>On January 16, 2006 at 00:20:04, Robert Hyatt wrote:
>>
>>>On January 15, 2006 at 21:34:32, Joshua Lee wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hello,
>>>>I wanted to know if anyone here is using more than 2GB for Hash Tables?
>>>>Is there a known limit for Chessbase programs?
>>>>
>>>>Does anyone know the most Memory for Hash Tables Crafty will use?
>>>
>>>whatever you have.  On 32 bit machines, operating system limits often come into
>>>play, limiting total memory to 2 gigs.  You can run this to 3 gigs if you work
>>>at it. on 64 bit systems, they can be huge...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>>thankyou
>>
>>
>>Is there not theoretically an optimum amount of hash for engines dependent upon
>>the time control used.
>>For example it would be disadvantageous to use too much hash at blitz time
>>controls whereas it would be disadvantageous to use too little at long time
>>controls?
>>That's my understanding, but some tell me that it's a contentious issue.
>>Hope I'm not opening a can of worms here!
>>
>>Graham.
>
>Your post clearly shows that you have no idea about hash usage.
>Perhaps as much understanding as in moderating.
>Ceterum censeo ...
>
>Kind regards
>Bernhard


Perhaps I missed something, but he asked a question.  Which implies he doesn't
know the answer.  What better way to get an answer?

As to moderating skills, I see no connection whatsoever...



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