Re: RE: Who on the list knows old computers? MP3s won`t play back right.?

From: steve preston (steve239dak@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Dec 31 2000 - 12:40:57 EST


Hmmm.I don`t think I`ll get near what I need with what
I have.It has two(I think)FPM Dram modules,and my
cousin gave me two EDO (8MB?)boards to try.Even if the
two types will work together,I may still not have
enough ram for MP3s.Maybe 64mb is required for
reliable playback.Got a LOT of good songs on my hard
drive that I can`t listen to! Thanks for the
response,however. Steve P.
--- "Bernd D. Ratsch" <bernd@texas.net> wrote:
>
> Sounds like you're running out of memory and the
> swap file is filling up too
> quickly. If you're running Windows95/98 on that
> machine, you're already at
> the current memory limit. (8-10MB for just the O/S
> and another 2-4MB for
> "overhead". That leaves 2-6MB for actual memory
> space...not enough in this
> case.)
>
> If you can get it, stick another 32MB into the
> machine. On the older
> machines that take FP or EDO, you'll need to add
> them in pairs. (If you can
> afford an extra 64MB, you'll notice a big difference
> in performance.)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
> steve preston
> Sent: Saturday, December 30, 2000 1:34 AM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Who on the list knows old computers?
> MP3s won`t play back
> right.?
>
>
> 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.
>
> =====
> 1999 Dakota Sport 3.9V6,4x4,3.92 Anti-spin,42RE
> auto,Intense Blue,regular
> cab.
>

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