SettingUp Memory and CPUs for Virtual Machine

[jean_nichols]

Paralles 7.0.1
Mac OS 10.7.3
Windows 7

iMac 3.2 GHz i3

Need help in setting up Memory and CPUs

The only reason I use my virtual machine, is the run Quick Books account software on Windows 7.

To have it run smootly, I need your help.

In the configure window under virtual machine, what do I select in CPUs? ( mine is set to 2 CPUs)
In memory, 4 GB is select.

I have 8 GB on my iMac.

Thank you for your help.

BigBlaze

 

[raj123]

Hi

Genreraly client system need 1 CPU , in case of server its recommend use 2 cpu .
in the ram point of view please check windows 7 version ,if its 32 bit you can not utilise more than 3.2 gb ram so assign more than that just waste resource,if it 64 bit then assign 4 gb its good.

 

[YanaYana]

Basically your configuration seems to be ideal.
Can you please clarify if you have any performance issues?

 

[Parallels User]

For just quickbooks you can reduce that VM RAM to 1.5 GB (or even 1 GB), no need to waste 2.5 GB that can be used on OSX.

Note: I've ran Photoshop on Windows 7 64 bit VM with 1.5 GB RAM smoothly.