Is it worth upgrading my laptop?

Question

I have a Fujitsu-Siemens Amilo Pro V7010 Laptop. Its got a Mobile Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.06GHz 1.84GHz and 224 RAM.
Sometimes it gets too slow and I think it would be fine if I just added more ram.
I'm not an expert in computers so I was wondering if I bought 1GB more ram would that make it better?
And would it be worth it?
Also, is it fairly easy to install the ram once I get it?
Thanks

Thanks to everyone that answered.
Can't choose a best answer so I'll let people vote.
Thanks again.

Answer 1

I would strongly suggest RAM upgrade is a GO.

its cheap now and its almost fool proof when it comes to installing it. but when you buy the RAM make sure to buy the RAM that your computer supports. Most every place that sells RAM will take your laptop details and give you all the RAM that your laptop can take.

Ask for the different RAM's and prices at Frye's or Circuit City. You can do this online too if you are not in US of A.

Answer 2

Looking at your specifications, it looks like a pretty high proformance machine, the RAM is the only downfall, it would be a great idea getting more RAM, however, check witht he manufacture wether you have space for an extra RAM stick, and check weather your mother board has the ability for extra RAM.
Good Luck
It may help getting a external hardrive aswell for holding some of your old documents so it doesn't block up the memory, and try Refragmenting the disk.

Answer 3

Most computer users have been trained that if you want more speed for your computer, then add more memory. Well, this is true, in certain circumstances. But for most of the times, it really is just bad files in your registry files. Corrupted or missing registry files can make your computer too slow.
The registry is a main part of your computer's Operating System. With time, as you use Windows and install and uninstall programs, your registry will get congested and full of errors. So your computer could slow down. So, if you can clean it up this problem can be solved.Sometimes you can speed computer up by 300%. To clean up registry,You can download a software called regsitry cleaner---Clean registry,remnant,corrupt files and temp files,history,cookies,etc.. This site:
http://speed-up-pc.info/index.php?t=speedpc
lists top 5 registry cleaner,you can download and scan for free.
Good luck!

Answer 4

You can install more ram, there will be a memory panel on the laptop's base, it might be marked with an M, go to the Fujitsu website and check to see what upgrade options there are for your model

Answer 5

well u have pentium 4 it will make alottttt of diffrence if u get 1 g ram u cant really install it if u have no computer repair experience but its fairly easy for any1 who has worked on a pc so get some1 specialist to do it

Answer 6

Vista basically falls over if it does not get 2GB of ram so i'd get extra ram. Vista isn't a undesirable working gadget, Vista house is. in case you have Vista homestead version, then i'd recommend going back to XP.

Answer 7

Yes go for the ram upgrade.
the best place is www.crucial.com
It scans your pc and you can buy the size you need and show you how to install.
CPU it's still good, unless you really want to get a need machine otherwise for $200 max it's like a new computer.

Answer 8

RAM is piss easy to install, even for newbs. cheap too. do it do it do it do it do it.

if you can undo one screw, push something in and redo the screw then you can install laptop RAM.

Answer 9

You need more memory, thats all you need....
as much as you can afford and as much as it can take should give you a flying start