Hi I have a Optima Windows Xp with 245mb of ram with a 40gb hard drive and a 2.66ghz and its a bit slow what do I have to get to make it a good fast computer??
2007-09-23 22:13:24 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Increase RAM. 1Gb is optimum for XP. If you are still on integrated graphics, install a discrete graphics card. Then try disabling unnecessary startups in msconfig (Run msconfig).
2007-09-23 22:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
outdated but theres hope lol get a 1gb stick of memory cause 512mb is windows xp requird memory to run so id go with 1gb check to see if u can use 1gb but u should any ways also check ur processor type and may be able to buy a better one but i can speed ur pc up alittle but ull have to email me its easy step i just dont want 1,000 of people knowing lol so just write me and ill help And u need a good antivirus like panda 2007 2008 or avast 4 thems real good and they update every day also go to disk clean up and run that then do a defrag on ur drive not hard if its old its probley been awhile since its been done
2007-09-24 06:01:35 · answer #2 · answered by jrocks_420_69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Increase your Ram to 512 MB or Higher.
Alternative Solution, Increase the Virtual Memory.
Right Click on My Computer - Properties - Advanced - Click on Settings under Performance - Click Advanced - Change - Se the Virtual Memory to 1000 MB - 2000MB
Use ccleaner & Tuneup Utilities (Boost up your PC).
Defragment Hard Disk Drive
Update your Drivers using Driver Magician - Driver Genius Professional
2007-09-24 05:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think adding a memory module will increase its performance...i used to use a 128mb ram and 600mhz for windows xp, and i am proud to say that i have survived...
basically, i turned off all good-looks, check it on performance tab in system properties and select best performance which will turn your xp to windows classics skin...next...download tune-up utilities and run a registry clean and defrag your pc with auslogics defrag...limit opened programs and use simple apps...i used star mesenger, opera, infranview instead of media player and those similar light to pc programs..use light antivirus too
2007-09-24 05:30:48 · answer #4 · answered by Ken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this pc is still a little bit good... oh i cant imagine people like dull jon are just wasting money... ofcourse you can still use that one... imagine ive got my old pc pentium 4 1.5gig, 256mb memory ram, 80gb hardisc, 64mb videocard, but still it is very fast... faster than other pc that i saw outside which must be faster than mine... all you have to do is to maintain your pc's good health... always update you antivirus and anti spyware and other ware, to make your pc free from viruses and bad wares... keep your hard disc fragmented... keep your pc temperature cool, get it rid from dust... uninstall un used software... make some disc clean up...maintain check disc for errors...
yup if you like, you can still upgrade your pc memory and other stuff to make it faster...
good luck...
2007-09-24 05:43:44 · answer #5 · answered by chester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More memory! Every computer I've had has run best on atleast a GB. Also try cleaning the junk off your computer that doesn't need to be there. (i.e. cookies, temp. files, ect.)
2007-09-24 05:18:44 · answer #6 · answered by Nympheas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the Software for it sell it on ebay take the money put a down payment on a up to date laptop
2007-09-24 05:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it would be more practical to buy a new pc
you need to increase your ram but if your pc is old then old hardware are hard to find AND expensive.
2007-09-24 07:12:08 · answer #8 · answered by ghost_squad7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it sounds hideously outdated. I'd get a whole new pc and toss that one.
2007-09-24 05:16:28 · answer #9 · answered by Dull Jon 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋