I have a 32 RAM -- now they have 1024 RAM availiable. Is this what I need? The Processors are 1.1 -- now they have 1.7, 1.9, Processors. Is this what I need?
2006-08-13 12:50:07 · 7 answers · asked by Hotshot 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
In the past, you could only upgrade your processor or increase RAM to make your computer go faster. Nowadays, it's slightly more complex. Depending on your mainboard, you might be able to get a faster hard disk drive too. But from the looks of things, I suppose that won't be much help. As for the processor, you'll have to check if your mainboard supports faster processors. Additionally, check the front side bus speed of your mainboard. Perhaps it's time to do a major overhaul... My advice if you don't wish to spend money on a new computer is to increase your RAM, that'll take some work of your hard drives (as they try to swap virtual memory).
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2006-08-13 12:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by bryanchen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the two most important aspects of a computer's performance is the speed of the processor, plus the speed of the RAM. You'll have to change motherboards, though, to upgrade your processor, unless you can find a used processor that's the same socket, that's faster than the processor you have. Also, there has been 4 different types of RAM used over the last 5-6 years, and you have to match the RAM with the motherboard.
2006-08-13 19:54:07 · answer #2 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean by 1.1, it is a 1.1 Ghz processor, I would suggest you get a new computer. I know that is probably not what you wanted to hear, but seriously a $400 computer would be a massive upgrade.
2006-08-13 20:52:40 · answer #3 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay. I would first advise you take your computer down to the local computer shop and tell them that you would like them to add 256mb of ram to it and if available on your motherboard the best processor. I am guessing that you must have a Socket 370 processor if its an intel one or a Socket A one if its AMD. You could also check Ebay for the parts. But I would advise going to your local computer shop first.
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2006-08-13 20:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by Peter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez!!!! The ram is your problem. Go to two sticks of 256, PC133, minimum. As far as processors, you will have to determine what socket your processor is, and the ability of your mobo to handle more. Long answer short, GET MORE RAM!!!
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2006-08-13 20:01:16 · answer #6 · answered by Santo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The speed of the PCI bus and the speed of the HD are also critical. Be sure that you have a U100 drive and that it is operating on a U100 controller.
2006-08-13 19:57:32 · answer #7 · answered by gtoacp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋