Parallels/Windows and RAM

Discussion in 'Installation and Configuration of Parallels Desktop' started by JohnL3, Jul 10, 2015.

  1. JohnL3

    JohnL3 Bit poster

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    Hi,

    Here's my rig:
    MacBook Pro 13" Mid 2012 model
    OSX10.10.3
    Processor: 2.5GHz Intel Core i5
    Model identifier: 9,2
    Present RAM: 4GB Stock (2- 2GB sticks)

    I run Parallels 10 & Windows 8.1 on it for business reasons and my laptop seems to bog down at times, so that's why I am considering adding more RAM.

    In Windows, I run programming appls like Visual Basic and NotePad++.

    When I am in OSX, I occasionally run iTunes, perhaps Photoshop.

    The stock 4GB RAM in mt laptop seems like it could use a bit of help now and then, so going up to 8GB RAM seems like a no-brainer. Cost is approx $70 from OWC for an 8GB RAM self install kit.
    But I really don't know how much I really need when I have Parrallels/Windows running with my programming apps. OWC also sells a 16GB RAM kit, which will work in my laptop, but at $140, is 16GB overkill?
     
    JohnL3, Jul 10, 2015
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  2. PaulChristopher@Parallels

    PaulChristopher@Parallels Product Expert Staff Member

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    Hi JohnL3,
    Go to Actions > Configure > Options > Optimization > Free Space: Real-time Virtual Disk Optimization.
    Make sure you're using the latest build for your version of Parallels Desktop 10 for Mac build 29006 and also refer http://kb.parallels.com/112091
    In the Parallels Desktop menu, go to Preferences > Advanced. Make sure "Detailed log messages" option is not enabled. Note:Enabling this feature is necessary only while troubleshooting issues related to your virtual machine, and it may be requested by a Parallels Support representative.
    Open virtual machine Configuration> switch to Options tab > Optimization tab > Set performance to "Faster virtual machine"; check "Enable adaptive hypervisor" and "Tune Windows for speed." If you're not running on batteries, you can also turn on the "Better performance" option.
    The minimum memory assigned to the virtual machine should be equal to the minimum recommended memory indicated in the system requirements of the guest OS you're running.
    The maximum memory assigned for the virtual machine should be calculated from the amount of memory used by the OS when you normally work with it.
     
    PaulChristopher@Parallels, Jul 10, 2015
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  3. JohnL3

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    Okay. Thanks!
     
    JohnL3, Jul 10, 2015
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  4. Manoj@Parallels

    Manoj@Parallels Parallels Support Parallels Support

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    You're welcome, John! Feel free to reach out anytime, we're here to help you.
     
    Manoj@Parallels, Jul 10, 2015
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