RAM Limit with Win98 SE

[Jorsoft]

Just so I'm clear, the maximum installable ram under Windows 98 SE is 512 MB right? I was thinking of upgrading to 1GB but I don't want to upgrade to XP just for that.

 

[beedubaya]

512 is max for Win98/ME. You can add more, but you will start having problems.

Read this: http://dvdxcopy.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/71083

Running a Win98 machine you will not need more than 512MB at this time. Just curious, what keeps you on Windows 98?

 

[xxdryicexx]

yea im curious too.. if you have never tried xp, it blows away '98 in a second.. the upgrade is cheap(er) by a lot now, too.

 

[Jorsoft]

Sorry, couldn't find the post. Windows 98 was already available to me when I purchased my PC since I had a copy laying around. I could have bought XP, but it was $100 more and I just didn't have that money on hand. If I had another $100 I probably would have gotten a better Part. Besides, there isn't a big need for me to upgrade right now.

 

[Apokalipse]

believe me, XP is a hell of a lot better than 98
98 used to crash on me just about every second boot! but XP is hardly near that number (although it does still crash)

 

[Jorsoft]

As Long as it runs, though, I'm fine. It does crash sometimes and every so often it won't even boot to Windows, requiring a restart and a scolding from Scandisk, but overall it's okay. If I ever really need an upgrade I'll definately go to XP, get atleast 1gb or RAM, and possibly a better processor. I don't have a lot of money on me and whenever I upgrade, I like to do a lot. In two years I'll be getting a new PC anyway so I can game for College.
I might still think about it, though. XP is pretty good OS...

 

[killians45]

XP sucks, ME all the way!!!! No, I'm not serious...