How to change the allowd RAM usage?

[MorganFreeman911]

How do I change the amount of RAM I let HL2 and stuffs use? Cause I'm guessing that'll make it run slightly faster. Unless the default amount on 2GB of ram is good?

 

[karl_stade]

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Its automaticly allocated. Dont think it is even possible to change phsical ram allocation... check your virtual ram, that may help if it is correctly allocated.

 

[The Brick]

The default is 64mb. You can make it higher by adding "-heapsize 1024000" to your launch options. The number is the ammount of kilobytes. 1024000 = 1gb 512000 = 512mb.

 

[kacation_man]

i only have 512 and it loads pretty quickly, with 1gig you shouldnt have any problem at all loading in less then 30-15 sec ( not even, with in seconds, probably almost instantly )depending on the map size

 

[MorganFreeman911]

So I shouldn't bother setting more cause I have enough?
Thanks.

 

[Saketi]

So I shouldn't bother setting more cause I have enough?
Thanks.

As stated by The Brick, "-heapsize 1024000" to your launch options. The number is the ammount of kilobytes. 1024000 = 1gb 512000 = 512mb

So set yours to heapsize 512000, that should be far more than enough to run HL2 with.

 

[MorganFreeman911]

Alright, thanks. I'm setting it to 1gig.

 

[Saketi]

Make sure you do not set it too high up, as you will need some spare for your PF (pagefile) for windows to operate correctly.

 

[The Brick]

Put it to half of your total system ram. If you have 2gb, use 1024000. If you have 1gb, use 512000.

 

[bbson john]

How about Episode: One? Will 1024000 be enough?
Futhermore, if there is any problem, how can I disable the "-heapsize 1024000"?

 

[The Brick]

Just remove the line from the launch options. 512000 or more is plenty.

 

[bbson john]

That's a nice one! Thank you Brick!!!

 

[411vm]

does it have any kind of side effects??

 

[The Brick]

Yes, better performance, smaller loading times and less stuttering.

 

[MorganFreeman911]

If you have the RAM to take it that is... I wonder what happens if you set it to above the amount of RAM you have?

 

[bigburpco]

Your computer explodes, of course!