Ready Boost??

rickory · #1 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008

I am using a 2gig stick ready boost certified yet the cpu processing increases for about 4min. after start-up between 4 and 20 % then relaxes to the normal 2-4%. Also ram percentage increased to 47%. Normal would be 41%.
I would think neither of these two things would happen! Any comments?

kemical · #2 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008

Sounds like 'Superfetch' is doing it's thing... I shouldn't worry about it...

rickory · #3 (**permalink**) 06-24-2008

Thanks. The CPU usage I can understand. The use of more Ram(when I just added more) I can not. It's like a car using more gas because the tank is full! No matter. Thanks Again.

kemical · #4 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008

Hmmm.... Well it's actually quite logical when you think about it.. Superfetch places your most used apps in the memory for instant use and if you've added more memory then it will use more to this effect..

03hdfatboy · #5 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008

Are you running SP1 ?

rickory · #6 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008

No SP1.I have been too concerned with all the issues I see reported after install.I think it's better to wait until the release has gone thru a longer debug process. Agree??

kemical · #7 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008

Hi, if you apply the 'standalone' version the process is easier and very worth it. The link is in this forum, under 'Support'.

rickory · #8 (**permalink**) 06-26-2008

Well I'm not concerned about the SP 1 install process but the unpredictable impact on the system after the fact. I see lost features,Drivers,function, re-installs...... As I see it at this point the risk is greater then the reward.Think I'll wait a few weeks. Thanks for the advice.

lorenkjr · #9 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by kemical

Hi, if you apply the 'standalone' version the process is easier and very worth it. The link is in this forum, under 'Support'.

Elaborate please as to why it is much more worth it? This I am really interested in? Thanks.

kemical · #10 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008

I was just refering to installing SP1 as a matter of course... It's easier using the 'Standalone version' as you don't have to have the required updates first (as they're included). I think SP1 at the last count had around 500 fixes, the kernal is rewritten and file loading/copying is faster. Also if you run an ATI card SP1 provides support for Direct X 10.1 (although no games currently support this apart from Assassins Creed )
When I reformat I first install vista and then the service pack. I do this before I put any drivers on ect as I think it's the best way to apply service packs... Especially how this one rewrites the kernal some-what..