Optimal cluster size for VM

[Robin]

Im setting up a partition specifically for virtual memory, and I was
wondering what cluster size would be the best... the partition is 2.5 times
the size of my RAM. 512Mb RAM 1286Mb Partition... Obviously a bigger cluster
size means a faster access time, but is it more efficient for the purposes
of VM?

Thanks,

Robin

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You don't want to put your swap file on a different partition
on the same drive. It will hinder performance due to increased seek time.
The optimal cluster size for NTFS is 4KB.

Virtual Memory in Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpvm.php

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Windows XP - Shell/User

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| Im setting up a partition specifically for virtual memory, and I was
| wondering what cluster size would be the best... the partition is 2.5 times
| the size of my RAM. 512Mb RAM 1286Mb Partition... Obviously a bigger cluster
| size means a faster access time, but is it more efficient for the purposes
| of VM?
|
| Thanks,
|
| Robin