Random Question about ReadyBoost

[DarkDavil]

As i am using a laptop - i was given the option to "upgrade" my laptop from my parents... So i bought a new SSD to replace my HD... and i didnt really wanna buy 2 chips of 4GB ram each, so i am thing about using Microsoft's ReadyBoost stuff...

Currently in my laptop - I have a new SSD, and also 4GB ram ( 2x2GB)
But can i keep my ram, and like buy a USB or whatever readyboost uses to get an additional 4GB into my system... (not buying a new computer for a while)

So..

Any problems with readyboost? Does it work fine? Reported Issues?

 

[Brink]

Hello DarkDavil,

I think you may have misunderstood what ReadyBoost is. It does not replace or add to your RAM, but instead is a compliment to your RAM and page file. You can read more details about it in the tutorial below though.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/33289-readyboost-setup-use.html

Given your system specs, I do not think you will notice much or any improvement using ReadyBoost. You can give it a try to see though. I have not had any problems with ReadyBoost when I tried it.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

 

[sup3rsprt]

I don't see any problems with doing that. However Readyboost is no substitute for physical RAM in my opinion.