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Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 3:39 PM
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Is there any way I can increase the amount of accessible RAM ? ie linking 2 computers together or making some sort of hardware changes ?
The problem is Photoshop CS5 with it's insufficient memory message........ stacks of posts about this on the internet........adobes response lists various things to try such as closing down OPEN GL , altering paging file,cache memory , scratch disk on separate hard drive etc but for most users this is not solving the problem.
If it's a software problem could a possible solution be to install a dual boot system and use Linux or some other program would that allow photoshop to see any additional installed RAM or would photoshop not run on a Linux based system ?
Seems that users of Macs appear to have no problem using this latest version of Photoshop.
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 3:58 PM
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Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:25 PM
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Quote from: gleneagles scratch disk on separate hard drive
My tame Photoshop expert (neighbour) says this is VITAL on Windows.
(He's now moved to a Mac but for other reasons on other software)
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:33 PM
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I was looking at my video Card details GeForce 8600 GT Graphics memory 1791 MB. Video Memory 256 MB. Shared System Memory 1535 MB. (Driver is up to date) This is a fairly old card would it make any difference in upgrading it or is that a waste of time ?
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:41 PM
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I assume that you installed Windows 7 on an old machine - in which case is it a 32 bit or 64 bit processor
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:44 PM
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I Have the scratch disk set to another Hard drive, however it is not an empty hard drive but does have plenty of space left on it, it would be interesting to know if your neighbour is recommending a empty hard drive or is that irrelevant.
I am also using fairly large files, by reducing the files (photographs) to about 20% of their size I can make alterations without any insufficient RAM messages but that is no solution unless you are happy with blurry photographs.
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:45 PM
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Load 64 bit Linux and use GIMP - some retraining required.
Either use dual boot or investigate loading the Windows WUBI.exe program - it will need a contiguous chunk of about 5+GB of disk space and will effectively give you a dual-boot Windows/Linux system.
See FAQ - it seems to indicate that a 64 bit PC automatically get a 64 bit OS.
http://wubi-installer.org/
Also read http://wubi-installer.org/faq.php#use
You will need to install GIMP from the repositories -- very easy - see Linux forum.
"In The Beginning Was The Word, And The Word Was Aardvark."
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:49 PM
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It is getting on a bit it is 2 -3 years old.
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:55 PM
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It does seem odd that the computer memory is being shared with the graphics, given that that has its own memory - is that a windows setting somewhere?
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 4:56 PM
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I Have never used Linux before and know nothing about it but if it allowed me to use this version of Photoshop I would certainly go down that route !
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 5:02 PM
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It does seem odd that the computer memory is being shared with the graphics, given that that has its own memory - is that a windows setting somewhere?
Good question must admit this struck me as odd too ? Not sure how I would check this out.
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 5:04 PM
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This will allow you to use as much memory as you have available.
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshop/faq/
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 5:10 PM
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Quote from: gleneagles When you say use GIMP do you mean use it in place of Photoshop ? or do you mean if I go down this route I can still use Photoshop via Linux.
I Have never used Linux before and know nothing about it but if it allowed me to use this version of Photoshop I would certainly go down that route !
No.
You cannot run most Windows programs on Linux - although there is a compatibility interface that is "worth a try" - for reasonably uncomplicated programs.
There is no reason why Windows programs should run on Linux - although programs such as Firefox can be ported from Linux to Windows or vice versa.
Have a look at GIMP - it does have a Windows port
If it suits, then it's just as easy on Linux.
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Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 5:31 PM
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Checking my 8800GT I get this (see picture) so it looks as though shared system memory is just what it can access if needed.
Quote from: gleneagles Matt,
It does seem odd that the computer memory is being shared with the graphics, given that that has its own memory - is that a windows setting somewhere?
Good question must admit this struck me as odd too ? Not sure how I would check this out.
You could turn off Aero which would free up a chunk
Re: Insufficient RAM
07-06-2010 5:35 PM
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I know Microsoft list the things that are compatible with the various versions of Windows 7 so things can be checked out beforehand.
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