I mainly use my desktop pc for browsing the web.
But, the computer's CPU Usage hovers between 50% and 80% while retrieving pages.
Would a new computer with a faster CPU likely make the pages load more quickly?
2006-12-15 01:00:14 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
My emachines PC is about 3 years old. It has over 700 MB of RAM. I believe that the processor is a Celeron 2.0GHz. The internet connection is 3.0mbps DSL.
2006-12-15 01:05:57 · update #1
if you have a good machine then just upgarade it with ram..
no need ot spend mre
2006-12-15 01:02:55 · answer #1 · answered by sweetraskels 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't really need a new computer. First, check what programs are taking a good part of your RAM, and finish them if you don't need them. Second, I hope you are not on dial-up. If you are, consider switching to a faster connection(DSL or Cable). Third, delete your browser history and Internet Temporary Files, all .tmp files and check for spyware/adware.
2006-12-15 09:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by flying_high_tomcat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do a defrag, scan for viruses, spyware, adware. That should help you some. Delete all the internet temporary files, in IE7 tools>delete browsing history, in IE6 internet options>delete temporary files button, in Firefox tools>clear private data, check mark the cookies option also.
2006-12-15 11:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by mittalman53 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use Windows, there's a good chance your PC is a zombie and it's using much of its processing power to send out junk mail.
Help rid the world of spam. Get a Mac.
2006-12-15 09:30:30 · answer #4 · answered by nospamcwt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried defragmenting your computer?? It could be causing the slow down!
2006-12-15 10:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by Superman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certianly not. your current configuration is quite good.
just check for actual speed of internet connection.
2006-12-15 09:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by where i am... 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋