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Originally posted by IMMORTAL
If you allow SETI to run always on your computer, it'll use about 64 megabytes of memory continuously in the 'background'.
I have 256 megabytes of memory and the pc runs fine, that's of course when you have a good processor chip
Originally posted by earthtone
Hey I was just wondering if anyone can tell me how the SETI program effects your computers performance ...
[Edited on 6-1-2004 by earthtone]
Originally posted by Genya
...Also, have you defragged your machine recently (once you've "cleaned" it??) This can really speed your machine up...
Originally posted by UniversalFictionI try to defrag at least once bi-monthly - yes it's boring as hell and if you have a large HDD it can take quite a while, but it's very worth it and essential if your PC is going to be working at optimum speeds.
Originally posted by earthtone
yeh this stuff is usefull, thanks for the info. What exactely is 'de-fragging' ?
Originally posted by Genya
All agreed UF: that's one of the benefits of having two machines - one can be "played with" whilst the other is defragging!
Originally posted by Conqueror
so now im forced to keep it on as screensaver, has this happened to anyone else here, or is my SETI dodgy or something?
Originally posted by Bangin
Originally posted by earthtone
yeh this stuff is usefull, thanks for the info. What exactely is 'de-fragging' ?
I believe they're referring to the disk defragmenter. I am not knowledgeable when it comes to these machines, but mine can be found under Accessories, System Tools, then Disk Defragmenter.
Originally posted by UniversalFiction
Another tip - if you're using Windows XP, I'd recommend getting ahold of TweakXP or TweakXP Pro - it's an excellent application for cleaning up your system
Originally posted by Genya
So, for example, my computers are on all the time and run SETI@home continuously - at around 99% according to Task Manager - BUT release the CPU when, say, I'm games-playing!!