05.11.2009, 14:40
Thanks skyomish, I'll change the color. 
The RAM and Page File Size
RAM
This is Random Access Memory. Basically, it is your computer's temporary memory. When you see a map being loaded in IL-2, then that is a perfect example of RAM being utilized.
System RAM - This is RAM which is used by your Operating System for general purposes. This can allow large loading or cause IL-2 to freeze.
Dedicated RAM - DDR, and so forth, is used for image, video purposes and is controlled by your graphics card. Though both System RAM and Dedicated RAM are important for IL-2, the Dedicated RAM is the most important of the two toward general video or 3D performance.
CPU and GPU Memory Cache This memory is even more temporary than RAM. Memory Cache of a processor chip depends on the architecture of the chip. It varies much among processor models. Think in terms of the memory of a single frame or even part of a video frame and you get an idea of how temporary this is. Part of the workings here is that processor will use memory cache in an attempt to anticipate where 3D objects will be in the next or coming frames. Memory cache is a major consideration toward IL-2 performance. Stutters can be greatly reduced with large memory cache in both the CPU and GPU. I included this for the purpose of clarification.
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Some people at All Aircraft Simulations have posted issues with IL-2 coming to a sudden-screeching-halt. If RAM (Random Access Memory) becomes full or near full, then big problems can happen with IL-2 when much data is used such as in huge maps with many objects, planes, ships, and vehicles. Stuttering and low frames per second?... This may or may not be the cause of it.
Clearly, if a person reduces the amount of RAM usage, then IL-2 performance could be improved. Some programs use a lot of RAM. When you don't use them, close them during IL-2. If you are sure that it is safe to do so, then uninstall them if you won't be using them.
RAM can be increased in many computers with a hardware upgrade. Some laptops only require a RAM card upgrade.
Page File Size
In a nutshell, this is your computer operating system's ability to use disk space for temporary memory instead of the typical RAM location. It stores it by pages, hence the name Page File...in this case-Page File Size. In most computers, this Page File Size can be increased. The main advantage with IL-2 is that when RAM gets almost full, then the OS can use Page Filing as a sort of overflow, temporarily. Increasing the Page File Size can give you a bit more room for temporary memory with the result that some guys will be able to stop freezes of IL-2.
The method of getting to the Page File Size feature may vary from one computer to another. In my HP Notebook computer with Windows, Page File Size can be found in Control Panel > System > Advanced system settings > System Properties window > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory > Change > Custom
Remember to push the Set button after you make the Custom page file size for each disk in you computer. If you see any Apply button at the bottom of a Window as you back out of this task, then you should push the Apply button. It is a good idea to restart your OS after this to use the new settings immediately.
IMPORTANT: Once RAM is full and system begins to use Page File memory, stuttering often occurs. Page File Size might stop the freeze of IL-2, but it can also cause stutters even if FPS is a high rate.
Increase RAM Utilization for IL-2
UltraPack add-on from HaDes:
http://ultrapack.il2war.com/index.php/topic,1052.0.html
IMPORTANT TIP: Use the Delete Browsing History function to potentially swipe malware from your computer, free RAM, and open some Disk space. Open your Internet Explorer browser. On the upper right, of my browser, is Safety. Click it and go to Delete Browsing History. Opening this activates a command box: Preserve Favorites website data, Temporary Internet files, Cookies, History, Form data, and Passwords. Malware can be hidden in any of these categories or used by them to get information to advance their invasion of your privacy and security. As for IL-2, RAM in some computers can be filled or at least clogged with weeks and months, if not years, of accumulated data from these things, especially images.
* Deleting Temporary Internet Files has the benefit of reducing RAM usage, therefore restoring more RAM for IL-2, an important area for the sim. This will delete the stored "Copies of webpages, images, and media that are saved for faster viewing". Choose: Do you want better IL-2 performance and potential or do you want faster websurfing? I delete the RAM dragging stuff.
TIP:
Make sure that the scheduled time of your Disk Defragmentation is set to not happen while you have IL-2 running. If your computer is not ON at the scheduled time, then it will begin soon after you start your computer. Unknowingly, this could be happening while you are in IL-2 which will decrease IL-2 performance and cause strange pauses sometimes as your OS moves files. A weekly Disk Defragmentation could be another point that keeps IL-2 loading and running smoothly.
The RAM and Page File Size
RAM
This is Random Access Memory. Basically, it is your computer's temporary memory. When you see a map being loaded in IL-2, then that is a perfect example of RAM being utilized.
System RAM - This is RAM which is used by your Operating System for general purposes. This can allow large loading or cause IL-2 to freeze.
Dedicated RAM - DDR, and so forth, is used for image, video purposes and is controlled by your graphics card. Though both System RAM and Dedicated RAM are important for IL-2, the Dedicated RAM is the most important of the two toward general video or 3D performance.
CPU and GPU Memory Cache This memory is even more temporary than RAM. Memory Cache of a processor chip depends on the architecture of the chip. It varies much among processor models. Think in terms of the memory of a single frame or even part of a video frame and you get an idea of how temporary this is. Part of the workings here is that processor will use memory cache in an attempt to anticipate where 3D objects will be in the next or coming frames. Memory cache is a major consideration toward IL-2 performance. Stutters can be greatly reduced with large memory cache in both the CPU and GPU. I included this for the purpose of clarification.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Some people at All Aircraft Simulations have posted issues with IL-2 coming to a sudden-screeching-halt. If RAM (Random Access Memory) becomes full or near full, then big problems can happen with IL-2 when much data is used such as in huge maps with many objects, planes, ships, and vehicles. Stuttering and low frames per second?... This may or may not be the cause of it.
Clearly, if a person reduces the amount of RAM usage, then IL-2 performance could be improved. Some programs use a lot of RAM. When you don't use them, close them during IL-2. If you are sure that it is safe to do so, then uninstall them if you won't be using them.
RAM can be increased in many computers with a hardware upgrade. Some laptops only require a RAM card upgrade.
Page File Size
In a nutshell, this is your computer operating system's ability to use disk space for temporary memory instead of the typical RAM location. It stores it by pages, hence the name Page File...in this case-Page File Size. In most computers, this Page File Size can be increased. The main advantage with IL-2 is that when RAM gets almost full, then the OS can use Page Filing as a sort of overflow, temporarily. Increasing the Page File Size can give you a bit more room for temporary memory with the result that some guys will be able to stop freezes of IL-2.
The method of getting to the Page File Size feature may vary from one computer to another. In my HP Notebook computer with Windows, Page File Size can be found in Control Panel > System > Advanced system settings > System Properties window > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Advanced > Virtual Memory > Change > Custom
Remember to push the Set button after you make the Custom page file size for each disk in you computer. If you see any Apply button at the bottom of a Window as you back out of this task, then you should push the Apply button. It is a good idea to restart your OS after this to use the new settings immediately.
IMPORTANT: Once RAM is full and system begins to use Page File memory, stuttering often occurs. Page File Size might stop the freeze of IL-2, but it can also cause stutters even if FPS is a high rate.
Increase RAM Utilization for IL-2
UltraPack add-on from HaDes:
http://ultrapack.il2war.com/index.php/topic,1052.0.html
IMPORTANT TIP: Use the Delete Browsing History function to potentially swipe malware from your computer, free RAM, and open some Disk space. Open your Internet Explorer browser. On the upper right, of my browser, is Safety. Click it and go to Delete Browsing History. Opening this activates a command box: Preserve Favorites website data, Temporary Internet files, Cookies, History, Form data, and Passwords. Malware can be hidden in any of these categories or used by them to get information to advance their invasion of your privacy and security. As for IL-2, RAM in some computers can be filled or at least clogged with weeks and months, if not years, of accumulated data from these things, especially images.
* Deleting Temporary Internet Files has the benefit of reducing RAM usage, therefore restoring more RAM for IL-2, an important area for the sim. This will delete the stored "Copies of webpages, images, and media that are saved for faster viewing". Choose: Do you want better IL-2 performance and potential or do you want faster websurfing? I delete the RAM dragging stuff.
TIP:
Make sure that the scheduled time of your Disk Defragmentation is set to not happen while you have IL-2 running. If your computer is not ON at the scheduled time, then it will begin soon after you start your computer. Unknowingly, this could be happening while you are in IL-2 which will decrease IL-2 performance and cause strange pauses sometimes as your OS moves files. A weekly Disk Defragmentation could be another point that keeps IL-2 loading and running smoothly.