HP Vectra XU 6/XXX HP Vectra XU 6/xxx, Guide to Optimizing performance - Page 22

1 Your PC's Performance Features Matching Memory Capacity to Your Requirements Do You Have Enough Memory? The ideal memory capacity for your PC is determined by the operating system and applications you use. If you frequently use multiple applications at one time, you will need more memory than if you use only single applications. Typical memory requirements for some operating systems are shown in the following table. These are based on the general requirement of the operating system running a typical application. If you use memoryhungry applications (for instance, a computer-aided design program), or frequently run multiple applications, your PC will require more memory than indicated below. Operating System Windows for Workgroups Windows NT Windows 95 OS/2 Warp Minimum Configuration 4 MB - 8 MB 12 MB 8 MB 4 MB - 8 MB Recommended Configuration 12 MB - 16 MB 24 MB - 32 MB 16 MB - 24 MB 16 MB There is no general formula for deciding how much memory you should install in your PC. Your need for memory is determined by the operating system you install and by the applications you want to use. 16 English