Since you are running 32 bit operating system like me you'll just have to wait till you get a 64 bit system to be able to run all the latest mods together, Melnibonian like many are running 64 bit and have no memory issues.:yep:

Is that what it's turning out to be? Then my upgrade to 4 GB of RAM isn't going to help in this case? Too bad for me if it's so, because I'm unlikely to have a whole new computer any time in the foreseeable future. My current setup runs SH4 just fine. :cry:

'S okay. I'll keep working on names for 'em anyway. :sunny:

With XP + SP3 expanding memory to 4gb will only ever use 3gb, and editing the boot.ini and patching the sh3.exe file will help run SH3 with a couple of extra mods but causes problems with other windows applications (programs and games), I tried it and not worth all the messing around IMO!:oops::yep:

Thank you very much Reece for this clarification!

Don't worry Sailor Steve, my system is 32 bit and won't run even the Interim version, which i thought a bit strange considering it ran the Community Units mod ok . . . . until i counted the boats in each mod.

Community units had about 35, and the (slimmed down :haha:) Interim-Beta has 88 :D i think.
I really must start saving for a new system :salute:.

Shouldn't stop you picking your favourites and adding them manually.

You won't get all of them, but you should get some ( fingers crossed ).

Your quite right Reece...since the recent introduction of a few large sized mods, when enabled in addition to a multitude of earlier smaller mods it now looks like SH3 has reached the limit of its capabilities on 32 bit systems.

Players are now faced with one of two choices:

1. Prioritise what mods are most important and continue playing with your preffered but slightly limited choice on the 32 bit system.

2. Upgrade to 64 bit system and continue as before.

Hobsons choice I suspect because many will not be able to upgrade for a variety of reasons.

Actually I am runnig on Windows 7 32bit, but I am using the 4GB patch and I do have 4GB of RAM in the system.

I agree that runnig a 64bit version is better but my opinion is that anyone with a 32bit system using the 4GB patch and having a lot of RAM should be able to run the mod.

I think you're actually better of if you use Windows 7 instead of XP. That can be the crusial factor here and not the 32 or 64bits. Windows 7 have far better memory allocation and optimisation, so I think this is where the solution lies.

I may be wrong (not uncommon) but i thought the maximum recognised by 32 bit XP was 3GB.
In my case i only have 3 memory slots anyway and they're all full.
If windows 7 uses memory more efficiently or requires less to run itself, ( and i did hear a rumour about the latter) then together with the ability to recognise an extra gig of memory, what you say makes sense melbonian.
Much cheaper to buy Windows 7 than a new PC.

My point exactly. I am a big fan of XP and I think they were probably the best Windows version I've ever used (and I have used them all starting from MS DOS 3) but Windows 7 are very good and very stable. Therefore if the PC can cope with the new operating system I can't really see the reason why anyone will continue running the XP version.

It runs SH3/GWX with IBL's Mod without problems as an extra bonus ;):O:

Sorry melbonian, i do unfortunately suffer from the eternal problem of not having the patience to troll.
Please forgive me for (re) stating the obvious :oops:

And Reece had already pointed out that XP only recognises 3GB too, though it seems that editing the boot.ini and patching the Sh3.exe might squeeze a bit more from the system.

There's no hope for me i'm afraid :D

The biggest reason I haven't upgraded my operating system is money!:oops: I will not be satisfied with anything but Windows 7 Professional 64 bit, and even the OEM package is not cheap!:doh: But it shouldn't be too long, though I have heard by others here that 4gb is not enough for 64 bit, you have to upgrade to 8gb, if this is true then that's even more money! but I'm patient!:yep:

Four GB is as much as my old PC can hold, and a new one is out of the question for anytime in the foreseeable future. I guess I'll have to wing it and experiment some more.

why 7 professional, you know Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64BIT is only around $40 more right?

That's right, $40 more and basically all you get is more security stuff, I will keep using Comodo, Avira, and Ad-Aware, haven't had a Virus for a very long time.:yep:

I have 4gb with 64 bit Pro, I've yet to see it maxed but I guess it depends on what you've got running!