eBoostr Trial: The need for speed
Since starting the eBoostr trial (http://sumocat.blogspot.com/search?q=eboostr+trial), I have noticed some improvement from it. Apps load a bit snappier and run smoother. Nothing I'd quantify, but there's definitely a difference. However, it's not enough that I'd consider it a really worthwhile upgrade for me, so I'm going to move it to the next level. I'm upgrading my RAM and testing the SuperFetch-type functionality of eBoostr.
No, I'm not upgrading just to further test eBoostr. I was playing around with Superman's (http://sumocat.blogspot.com/2008/04/supermans-getting-hp-tx2000.html) HP tx2000 and was blown away by the speed of its 4GB of ram. So I've decided to drop the quest for cooler running and go for speed instead.
Might seem like this would end the eBoostr trial, except that it also allows loading a cache file into the ram, much like Vista's Superfetch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SuperFetch#SuperFetch) feature. In theory, this will boost performance even further, but we'll see if it actually works.
Also, I do have an older computer with limited ram that could benefit greatly from eBoostr, namely my old tabby. My Electrovaya SC500 (http://sumocat.blogspot.com/2005/11/electrovaya-scribbler.html) has a CompactFlash slot that I never really used and is not easily upgraded. eBoostr and a new CF card might be what I need to put it back into service. But I'll look more into that later. First things first.
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eBoostr Trial: The need for speed
posted by Sumocat at 5/21/2008 07:40:00 PM
2 Comments:
Hi,
and is the coolness improved ?
Thanks,
Nathan
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Anonymous, at 5/26/2008 04:55:00 PM
Can't say there was an appreciable reduction in heat. From my experiences, it seems environment trumps all other factors.
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Sumocat, at 5/26/2008 08:11:00 PM
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