>
> Yeah,I know it`s off-topic,but I had to cast my line
> out in deep waters,here.Need maximum amount of help.I
> have an old AST desktop (133mhz processor,16MB ram).I
> have an 850 MB "c" drive and 1 gig "d" drive in
> it,with a 56k modem.The computer does OK,but MP3 files
> will not play continuously,they keep stopping every
> other second or so.They download fine,but keep hanging
> up when I play them.(I do have a 16 bit sound
> card,also.) Another thing,whenever I play an MP3
> file,any commands take FOREVER to respond,and usually
> won`t until the song is over.On the assumption that it
> is a memory problem,I checked on the manufacturer`s
> website.My computer takes 72-pin non-parity fast page
> mode DRAM simms (2mx32-70ns).I`m guessing it uses two
> 8MB boards.I had the cover off the thing,but I can`t
> remember if there were two or three unused simm
> slots.I have studied all the memory types on every web
> page I can find.I know they make a 72-pin EDO ram
> module,would that replace the DRAM modules in mine,or
> are they even compatible with my machine? Where can I
> find some extra memory boards for this? All I am
> wanting to do with it is download MP3s onto my hard
> drives,then connect my CD recorder to the analog
> outputs of the computer,and make me something to
> listen to in the DAK. BTW,yes,I know a new computer
> would help,but I can`t afford the new Dell that I want
> right now! Gotta wait a couple months at least.
> Thanks.Steve P.
>
Ok several things you can do...
By default visualization is on(the Spec Analyzer),turn it off(just by left
clicking on it once or twice). There is a setting that'll let you buffer the
whole song into memory instead of constantly seeking it from the hard drive.
That should help you out a bit, but you will need more memory than 16mb. For
memory the best bet is check out the Kingston memory website since some
AST's used some pretty wacky memory configurations.. And before anyone gives
me crap about those settings I was able to play MP3's on an IBM 701CS
THinkpad that only has a 486DX75 and 16mb of RAM. Couldn't do much while
they were playing but hey it's a 486 with no L2 caching...
Greg
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