what would i put in it to make it run as fast or faster then a desktop? im doing this on dell if that changes anything
2007-05-30 13:49:56 · 12 answers · asked by pimp_shnit_07 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Get a dual core computer. ~
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2007-05-30 13:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u doing this on dell so u can make payments or so u can have a custom computer? check out cyperpowerpc or buyxg, i like them much better than dell and u still get the custom computer u want. as for fast, get the best processor and most ram u can afford. minimum 1gb, 2gb prefered. 7200rpm hard drive, and good videocard (nvidea non intergrated)
2007-05-30 14:08:07 · answer #2 · answered by ghettocowboy248 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you got a cheap dell, then your out of luck. most cheap dells have integrated video card. like everyone said, upgrade your memory and buy a 512 mb stick or 1gb, upgrade your hd, and video card. there is nothing else you can do. when buying a new computer, look for the bus speed, lots of memory, fast processor, good graphic card, and hard drive space.
2007-05-30 14:03:41 · answer #3 · answered by tony t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
* Hardware upgrade
Most of time, the bottleneck is too little memory. Upgrading memory will speed the computer a lot if you have <1G mem now. If you have only cpu, upgrade to duo-core will increase the speed too.
* Software solution
1) Remove unuseful software/applications.
2) Disk Defragment
3) Remove temp files
Good luck! :)
2007-05-30 14:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by Jiangtao 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure u have at least 1gb of memory, 2 if u can. make sure it has a dedicated graphics card, if it says intergrated or intel graphics accelerator, then its not dedicated. A dedicated graphics card will let u play most games. Also make sure the processor is a core 2 duo
2007-05-30 13:56:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't really know, but I would never suggest using Dell Customer Support cause it sucks a** and they waste your time.
2007-05-30 14:00:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an Apple. When you get it, download Firefox though. Apple Computers are less prone to viruses and any bugs and they run extremly fast. They are rather expensive, so you might have to save up.
2007-05-30 13:56:20 · answer #7 · answered by J-GAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start by maxing out the RAM, also moving up to a 7200rpm hard drive will be the next step.
2007-05-30 13:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by JMKyler3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look somewhere else besides Dell!
2007-05-30 13:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by mark b 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
get a free laptop on this site instead of buying retail
2007-05-30 17:02:48 · answer #10 · answered by Rena S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋