How do I raise the Bus Speed of my computer?
2006-09-25 05:50:03 · 5 answers · asked by polar_buur 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
This might require a new motherboard, RAM and CPU. Review the instructions.
But if your computer is net set to the fastest speed, the manual might indicate that FASTER RAM will automatically pick a faster speed.
In general, this might not make any noticable difference. You see, DOUBLE SPEED is not that much faster. But here is why your computer is slow:
You have too many programs running, and that might be SPYWARE. You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
You should turn off any unneeded startup programs. Go to START and pick RUN. Then type MSCONFIG and click GO. Go to the Startup section and uncheck many of these programs. Make sure that you keep your Anti-virus program active. When you restart the computer, look for functions that you think that you needed. Many of these are NOT needed. (I show a list of many of these in the Processes table at my Yahoo Group).
Then, you might need more RAM. If your manual does not specify, then get RAM that matches what you have. At this point, you should have 512MB. Visit http://www.coastmemory.com and look for your computer and model. This will tell you what came with your computer and how much it will take. If it does not work out for you, they happily accept replacement or returns.
Good luck
2006-09-25 05:57:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most modern motherboards allow you to increase the BUS speed from the BIOS.
WARNING! - If you do not know what you are doing then changing settings in the BIOS can PERMANENTLY damage components!
To get to the BIOS you will need to turn your computer off. When you power your computer back on again press Del, F1, or F2 (some systems will tell you which key to press). If you don't know which one to press then press all three alternately.
The alternative is that if you know the make and model of your motherboard, the manufacturer of the motherboard may have a piece of software that will adjust the bus speed from Windows.
Once again, be VERY careful. If you are going to increase the BUS speed of your computer then do it one step at a time (ie, from 166 to 167 to 168, etc) and run the system for 5 minutes each time. Playing a modern game would be ideal as that will put strain on the system. If you start getting crashes or the game acts funny then you've probably reached your limit and should lower the BUS speed a few steps to keep the system stable.
NOTE: IF YOU BREAK YOUR SYSTEM THROUGH OVERCLOCKING YOUR WARRANTY WILL USUALLY BE INVALID!
Good luck and happy overclocking!
2006-09-25 07:00:15 · answer #2 · answered by barrytabrah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by calling th computer people and asking them or taking it to the computer repair...
2006-09-25 05:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by rusipatel125 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new motherboard!
2006-09-25 05:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by w@rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto...
2006-09-25 05:53:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋