jtanlim@mars (TANLIMCO JOHN JAY GO) (02/14/91)
Hi,
I have some questions on how I can improve the speed or
apparent speed in 386 enhanced mode (or any other mode).
I have the following configuration:
386 25MHz (no cache)
4MB memory
512K ATI VGA
ViewSonic 4 (ViewPerfect 4 (?))
65Mb Mitsubishi 535 (?)
Panasonic KX-P1124
1) I've heard that more memory is better, but how much more?
Isn't 4Mb enough? I have room for 4Mb more on board.
2) What is the optimum time slice? I know that sometimes the
optimum speed is not perceived as such when the response
time is not even. So, can somebody also tell me how to
make it seem like it is working faster.
3) One of the main complaints I'm getting from the users is that
printing is very slow. I know it's because the 1124 is slow,
but will installation of the optional 32K buffer help? When
something is being printed, WRITE responds very poorly to
keystrokes and this is very annoying.
4) Does anybody out there really use Windows in 1024x768? I find
the characters too small and too dim to read. I would like to
hear from those who have tried it, what the pros and cons are.
Flicker is not that bad of a problem.
--JohnJayburgoyne@eng.umd.edu (John R. Burgoyne) (02/15/91)
In article <1520@fs1.ee.ubc.ca> jtanlim@mars () writes: > >Hi, > I have some questions on how I can improve the speed or >apparent speed in 386 enhanced mode (or any other mode). >I have the following configuration: > 386 25MHz (no cache) > 4MB memory > 512K ATI VGA > ViewSonic 4 (ViewPerfect 4 (?)) > 65Mb Mitsubishi 535 (?) > Panasonic KX-P1124 > The cache models are much faster. I have no cache at home but do have it at work. Usually there's no way to upgrade your motherboard. >1) I've heard that more memory is better, but how much more? > Isn't 4Mb enough? I have room for 4Mb more on board. > It depends on what you're doing. 4 extra MB costs about $180 these days. If you use something like Corel Draw, its worth it. >2) What is the optimum time slice? I know that sometimes the > optimum speed is not perceived as such when the response > time is not even. So, can somebody also tell me how to > make it seem like it is working faster. > This only makes a difference for non-windows apps. If you're running only true WinApps, it doesn't change anything. >3) One of the main complaints I'm getting from the users is that > printing is very slow. I know it's because the 1124 is slow, > but will installation of the optional 32K buffer help? When > something is being printed, WRITE responds very poorly to > keystrokes and this is very annoying. > If you're not using native printer fonts and Windows is being called upon to generate the fonts, this is very slow. The buffer probably won't help much. >4) Does anybody out there really use Windows in 1024x768? I find > the characters too small and too dim to read. I would like to > hear from those who have tried it, what the pros and cons are. > Flicker is not that bad of a problem. > If you're using a moitor/card combination that requires interlaced mode at 1024x768, it is generally intolerable, particularly on smaller monitors. I think to do 1024x768 right, you need something like the Hercules Graphics Station(?) with something like the NEC 4D for a monitor. OTOH, 800x600x(16 or 256) are both pretty good. Finally, don't forget to use SMARTDRV.SYS and to setup a permanent swap file. Robert