Is my PC any good?!?!?

Question

i bought a new (acer aspire) PC it has got a 3.06 GHz proccesor with 1 MB of cache, and 512 Mb DDR2 of RAM and a harddisk of 80 GB, it came with a DVD writer and a 17" monitor!

Answer 1

A 3.06 GHz processor is above average in a laptop or desktop. 512 Mb of RAM is adequate to run Win XP, I would add another 512 Mb of DDR2. An 80 GB HDD should be okay, if your an average user. If you get into video, you'll want to add another HDD. Replace any other optical drive that you may have with another DVD-RW drive so you'll have 2. Add a "Video Capture Device" external or internal, then you'll have the capabilities to transfer VHS tapes to DVDs and do video editing of your own digital home movies, including titles, credits, and transitions

Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
Compiled By Our Editors12 Quick, Easy Steps to Installing Desktop MemoryIncreasing your computer’s memory is one of the most powerful ways to improve performance.. The following 12-step guide illustrates how you can install your desktop memory upgrade in 10 minutes or less with the use of a demagnetized screwdriver. But before you begin, make sure you are working in a PC-e environment. If you handle your circuitry improperly you can inflict permanent damage. Your PC’s biggest enemy is static electricity. Static electricity can damage your module and other computer parts. You need to ground yourself to avoid "shocking" your computer. Grounding yourself removes any static electrical charge your body might be carrying. To ground yourself, you can wear antistatic wrist straps or you can do the following: With your computer turned off, touch an unpainted metal part of your computer case with your hand. Plant your feet and do not walk around (because walking can produce static electrical build-up. Now you’re ready to proceed with our 12-step program for installing memory:1. Make sure your PC has been turned off PC! You’d be surprised how many people forget this common sense first step. 2. Remove all the power cords from your computer system. 3. Remove all the screws that secure your computer case and put them in a place where you can easily find them.. 4. Remove the computer case. Usually you can simply lift the case off once you have removed all the screws. However, if you have difficulty removing the case, consult your computer’s user manual. 5. Locate the memory slots on your motherboard. In some PCs you will find then beneath a power supply or drive. If so, you may need to remove some additional parts in order to gain access. 6. If you need the replace an existing memory module, undo the module clamps and gently lift the memory module out of the slot. 7. Take your memory module out of its anti-static bag and hold it gently by the edges. Line up the notch on the bottom of your new memory module with the empty memory slot and press the new module down with your thumbs until the pins rest snugly inside the slot. You may have to exert some pressure! When will hear a click when the memory module is installed correctly. 8. Secure the new memory module by attaching the module clamps. 9. Put the computer case back on. 10. Replace the case screws to secure the case. 11. Attach your power cord. 12. Now that your new memory has been installed, turn on your computer! Once your memory has been physically installed, the computer must install it electronically. Once your PC is turned on, you may have to go into computer BIOS to enable your system to detect the new RAM you have just installed. Refer to your computer users guide.

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Answer 2

It is a good computer...! There may be many reasons for this problem. I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some RAM/hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Average

Answer 5

it would have bean better if you buy pc with 2 gb ram 300 hdd that one is old stock 512mbr & 80 gb hdd disk there getting shot of old stock you want desktop pc with 2gb of ram . 300gb hdd and
*AMD 64x2 dule core* ready for win.vista that pc you buy is ok but old stock they get shot of if you just buy it take it back .and say you not want it then buy better pc

*AMD 64x2 dule core* ready for win.vista
2 gb ram 300 hdd
lightcribe (DVD+ & DVD- drive

Answer 6

Quite good I would say for games and developing!
Maybe you should consider upgrading your ram to 1GB...

Answer 7

it's not at the top of the list neither is it the last one, remember you get what you pay for.

Answer 8

Depends on the price you paid for it really.
-NmD!

Answer 9

it does not compensate with memory and processor... try to upgrade your RAM.

Answer 10

yeah, all you need is 2g of RAM instead of 1g...