ok i kno wnothing when it comes to computers but any way i need to use some drafting programs on my computer but anytime i make i file thats kind of big my computer gets all slow. will an external har drive help me or what can i do short of buying a whole new computer
2007-12-26 03:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by billb 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It's not your hard drive as much as your RAM memory and prob your video card.
Max your memory out and install a good video card.
2007-12-26 03:56:29 · answer #1 · answered by youngboy1606 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drawing programs are notoriously intensive on resources. First make sure that you have as much RAM as possible. An external hard drive will only help if your existing drive is full. It will not increase the speed of your drawing program. If you are considering a new computer, go for a dual core processor and 256 MB graphics card as a minimum.
2007-12-26 03:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Michael B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess that could happen if your main drive is getting low in disk space, an external HD might help. You might to free some of the diskspace by moving to external HD, run Defrag
2007-12-26 03:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by Iloveblue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
External Hard Drives are very convenient when you need more space. I'd get one.
2007-12-26 03:54:45 · answer #4 · answered by AriX 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choose for between the super call manufacturers; Seagate, Maxtor or Western digital. What length are you searching for? 3.5" drives require a separate mains ability source, while 2.5" will draw ability from the pc. additionally be sure you get a rigidity with the ideal interface on your pc: USB, Firewire or the two.
2016-11-25 01:36:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋