Recommended memory set-up to Run Vista as Gust O/S

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by KevinClarke, Oct 6, 2008.

  1. KevinClarke

    KevinClarke Product Expert

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    Dear Forum

    I'm new to Parallels and recently set-up Vista business as my guest O/S. I have an an iMAC 4GB RAM 3.016GHZ and wondered what is or is there a recommended memory setting to run Vista as the guest O/S?

    Many thanks for your help
    Kevin
     
  2. DaTa

    DaTa Hunter

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    Hi,
    Main memory:
    recommended size - from 128 to 836 MB, optimal - 512
    Video memory:
    recommended size - from 4 to 64 MB, optimal - 16
     
  3. John@Parallels

    John@Parallels Forum Maven

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    Just some correction
    Memory - from 512 - to 1500 mb
    Video
    64mb
     
  4. KevinClarke

    KevinClarke Product Expert

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    Many thanks for your reponses. Just one last question on this subject. Would you expect to see any noticable performance affects on the MAC side if I altered my Main memory and video settings towards 1500 and 64mb respectively?

    Regards
    Kevin
     
  5. John@Parallels

    John@Parallels Forum Maven

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    Yes, more Memory for Windows more performance, but please note, that Leopard itself requires at least 1 gb to feel comfortable.
    Many software on Mac OS can affect overall performance
     

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