On May 6, 4:52=A0am, rai <m...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Hi there!
>
> I have a GNS3 question. What are system requirements for running GNS3?
> I've just started preparing myself for BSCI exam (I bought Authorized
> Self Study Guide from Cisco Press) and I'm planning to buy myself a
> new computer for running GNS3. What configuration would you recommend
> me to buy? What CPU and how much memory do I need? What OS would you
> recommend me for running GNS3, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Linux?
>
> I was thinking about some core2duo CPU based computer with 4 or 8 GB
> of RAM. What is more im****tant, to have as much RAM as possible, or to
> have less but faster RAM?
>
> Thanks in advance!
Hi, there
=46rom what I've seen, GNS3 really likes to hammer the CPU, even when
you activate the idle timers (and I would strongly suggest you read
the manuals on this and make sure you enable the idle PC, or your PC
could easily become unresponsive).
You'll need a 64 bit OS to run 4 gigs or more of RAM, as the 32 bit
cannot address more than about 3.2-3.4 gigabytes of memory.
WHat I would suggest is the following:
Quad core processor if they're not too expensive (from what I've seen,
they have really come down in price lately)
if 64 bit OS, as much RAM as you can afford, if 32 bit OS, 3-4 gigs of
RAM
Disk=3Dnot too im****tant, maybe 1x500 gig drive should do you fine.
If you're familiar with Linux or don't mind a small learning curve
from Windows, definitely go with Linux. From what I understand, Linux
and GNS3 go well together. Windows tends to crash sometimes.
Definitely do NOT go Vista, it eats memory like crazy.
Fast timings on the RAM are basically irrelevant. They might give you
a 1-2% increase in speed. If you have the money, go for them, if not,
go for the CAS 4 or 5 RAM, which will do you fine.
Good luck!
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