Example of good use:
So, lets say you just used Photoshop or some huge video editing program, you would want this RAM back and windows wont de-allocate it until its needed. Then this program would be good to prompt the system to clear all the unused RAM.
Example of bad use:
If on the other hand, you are using small programs over and over again, then clearing out the unused memory could actually slow you down as it will all need to be reloaded into RAM.
^^^^ Im pretty sure these examples are correct, let me know if I am misunderstanding anything about this subject.
I think those are fair examples with a few exceptions, 1) it's not going to slow you down at least it's never done it with me. 2) Would you rather it be reloaded to disk?
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Averatec 6130HS-20
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600)
- CPU
- Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 3.00 GHz HT
- Memory
- 2.0 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Mobility Radeon 9600 64MB
- Sound Card
- Realtek AC'97 Audio
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 800
- Hard Drives
- Seagate 96023A 60GB 7200RPM -
Seagate FreeAgentDesktop 250GB
- Cooling
- 20 Inch Box Fan
- Mouse
- Targus PAWM10 Wireless Optical Laptop Mouse
