On 08/19/2013 09:23 PM, John R Pierce wrote: > On 8/19/2013 5:20 PM, Eddie G. O'Connor Jr. wrote: >> So I just got ahold of an old e-Machine (Model EL1600) with 1GB of >> memory. I was going to install CEntOS on it and try to run VirtualBox >> for other OS'es. I am curious to know if I have to stick with the 2GB >> "max" the specs say the machine can take or if its possible to install a >> 4GB module that is designed the same? In other words I have seen 2GB DDR >> PC2700 memory that will fit the casing and work, but I have ALSO seen >> 4GB DDR PC6400 memory modules with the same number of pins (240) will >> this work? I would want to have as much memory in there that will allow >> the VirtualBox to run smoothly.....any help would be appreciated! > > if you are running VMs, you pretty much have to have more real memory > than all your VM's plus your main system are using. I run virtualbox on > machines with 8gb and more ram. with only 1gb, if you run a single > 512MB VM, you'll only have 512MB left for your regular system too. > what are you going to install in a 512MB VM other than very stripped > systems? > > I see that Stephen was right, this box will only max out at 2GB,.....so I guess I'll install something else on it and look to install CEntOS on the "uber-machine" that I have on standby (1TB HDD - 6GB RAM - AMDFX9370...etc.) I just wanted to see if there was any "hope" for this box....thanks everyone! EGO II