If you buy more RAM to put on your computer, will it run faster? If that does not make it go faster, is there anything else that you can physically change to make it go faster?
Please cite your sources!
2007-12-03 12:50:34 · 12 answers · asked by Yahoo Answerer 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
My computer specs are:
windows xp sp2
pentium 4cpu 2.80GHz 512MB of RAM
160 gb hard drive, maybe 20gb used.
2007-12-03 13:00:54 · update #1
and i don't know how to find my graphics card. I'm mainly wanting to know how to make my computer faster for wow.
2007-12-03 13:05:00 · update #2
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://www.speeduppc.info/index.php?t=makepcf
lists top 5 registry cleaner,you can download and scan for free.
Good luck!
2007-12-04 01:55:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM will help running certain programmes better, but it depends on what you are going to do. If you work with a lot of video or heavy graphics, more RAM will help. Vista also needs a good amount of RAM for all of its bells and whistles.
But then you have the processor(s). If they are not fast or effective enough (and clock speed isn't the only measure), your computer might still be slow. And then you have the front side bus which might be slow as well, so even if you change the processors, you won't get the results a faster bus would give you. New processors are not that complicated, but the bus is worse, what I understand.
Then, if you have an old or poor graphics card, it might help to change that, especially if you are into games or watch a lot of videos etc.
2007-12-03 12:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by nomad53 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of it like this:
Memory is built in a hierarchy. At the bottom you have hard disks (or tape which no one uses), then RAM, then processor cache, then processor registers. The bottom has the most amount of space, but is the slowest. The top has the least amount of space and is the fastest (and most expensive). Each level is just a small portion of the level below it. It is used, obviously, for accessing stored content and temporary storage. So, if you access memory alot, then you will get an increase in load times with an increase in memory at higher levels in the hierarchy.
The processor is what does most all operations in a computer. These operations are arithmetic, logic, data movement, etc. They are used everytime you do anything. The faster a processor is, the faster these operations finish. It is possible to upgrade your processor, but you must make sure it will work with your motherboard.
2007-12-03 14:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no. If your computer has "Enough" Ram adding more wont make it faster at all. A good amount for regularly using your computer every now and then is 512mb, but if your a gamer 1gb is better. Also to make your computer go faster buy a new processor.. of course the faster the better. Also if your a gamer buying a new video card will also help.
2007-12-03 12:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Lil e C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM for instance, will help speed up the amount of time it takes to open internet explorer, or working with photoshop.
Graphics cards help graphics intensive programs, obviously, such as video games.
Processors speed up cd burning, video games, etc.
Seeing the spec's of your computer / the model would greatly help, so i can see what will be compatible and what will help the most.
1GB is pretty much the standard for windows XP, 2GB is the most you'll need.
You can run Vista with 1GB, but i would strongly recommend against it, most computers you buy off dell come with 2gb standard, which is saying a lot. 2GB should work fine for the gamer or the standard user.
2007-12-03 12:55:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM will only marginally increase data processing. And only because it increases the amount of data that gets dumped to your CPU at one time. In order to REALLY increase your processing speed, you need to get a faster CPU. Generally, I'd recommend switching out the mobo as well, but for cost conscious people, buying a faster cpu is the best you can do.
2007-12-03 12:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faster processor, Faster Computer!
2007-12-03 12:55:00 · answer #7 · answered by JEEPSIDEKICK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you could go to pcpitstop.com and let it scan that will be able to tell you the best way to make your computer faster you may not need more ram it also depends on what you are using the computer for
2007-12-03 13:21:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Faster CPU = faster performance
more RAM = more space to store data and programs that are running
CPU takes data from RAM and process it. The more RAM you have, the more data you can have ready in the RAM for the CPU to process. CPU doesn't need to wait around.
But how fast the CPU process the data? that's how fast your CPU is.
2007-12-03 20:20:25 · answer #9 · answered by Hornet One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In short, no it is not. Average would be in the neighborhood of 2.5 Ghz and 2-4 GB of ram. So yours is average or below average.
2016-05-28 01:55:46 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋