i'm not sure how to make my computer faster, but i think its something with ram?

blahxyzblah · 02-12-2006, 10:30 PM

ok, so i want to make my computer faster, but not buy a new one. i don't know a whole lot a about computers and i've read that faq on rams. ok so, lemme compare my friends ocmputer. we both have 2.2ghz, he has a pentium 4 and i have a celeron. he has 512mb and i hav 256mb ram. so i was thinking if i just upgrade my ram, my computer will also be faster in loading things? and also, do i need to change my cpu brand also? k thanks, sorry i'm not that smart

Yasu · 02-12-2006, 10:48 PM

Even if you do get the same amount of RAM that your friend does you will still be slower because he has a better processor. Yes, your computer will be faster but not as fast as your friend's computer.

bigsaucybob · 02-12-2006, 11:05 PM

Upgrading to a gig might give you a bit of an edge in certain memory intensive tasks. But his processor is better as said above.

i.Angel · 02-12-2006, 11:31 PM

If you are running a 2.2 Intel then you are most likely running DDR memory. What memory are you using? Make sure if your motherboard supports DDR only that you don't get the newer DDR2.

blahxyzblah · 02-13-2006, 01:16 AM

k, so like i should get a new processor and a new memory. how can i tell if a processor is good/fast? thanks

eh, i'm reading the faq right now, didnt see that before

diduknowthat · 02-13-2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by blahxyzblah

k, so like i should get a new processor and a new memory. how can i tell if a processor is good/fast? thanks

eh, i'm reading the faq right now, didnt see that before

well first tell us your specs, details bout processor, motherboard, ram and all the other stuff. then we'll help you list some items. And how much money do you want to spend?

blahxyzblah · 02-13-2006, 04:32 AM

im willing to spend about 250 for the processor and around 120 for the ram. intel with 2199mhz, gateway, all i know about my ram is that its 256mb and its the one that it came with when i got this computer, windows xp. my computer hasn't changed since i got it.

spkenn5 · 02-13-2006, 04:53 AM

and wow dude.. p4 2.4 ghz to 3.0 ghz isnt much difference, jus hop to the 3.2+ =)

Ku-sama · 02-13-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by spkenn5

and wow dude.. p4 2.4 ghz to 3.0 ghz isnt much difference, jus hop to the 3.2+ =)

might not be compatible there

mrgeorgedude · 02-13-2006, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by blahxyzblah

im willing to spend about 250 for the processor and around 120 for the ram. intel with 2199mhz, gateway, all i know about my ram is that its 256mb and its the one that it came with when i got this computer, windows xp. my computer hasn't changed since i got it.

u could probly do a "cpu z" check...download it from the site (google it first) and i THINK itll say ur current specs on ur comp

02-12-2006, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
blahxyzblah Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 231	i'm not sure how to make my computer faster, but i think its something with ram? ok, so i want to make my computer faster, but not buy a new one. i don't know a whole lot a about computers and i've read that faq on rams. ok so, lemme compare my friends ocmputer. we both have 2.2ghz, he has a pentium 4 and i have a celeron. he has 512mb and i hav 256mb ram. so i was thinking if i just upgrade my ram, my computer will also be faster in loading things? and also, do i need to change my cpu brand also? k thanks, sorry i'm not that smart

02-12-2006, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Yasu Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: TX Age: 20 Posts: 1,199	Even if you do get the same amount of RAM that your friend does you will still be slower because he has a better processor. Yes, your computer will be faster but not as fast as your friend's computer. __________________ CPU: Intel P4 3.0 HT Mobo: ASUS P5P800 RAM: 2x512 PC3200 VC: ATI Radeon X850PRO HDD: 160GB Seagate SATA PSU: 500watt Ultra X-connect

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bigsaucybob Diamond Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: ny Age: 17 Posts: 3,907	Upgrading to a gig might give you a bit of an edge in certain memory intensive tasks. But his processor is better as said above. __________________ Equipt NOW

02-12-2006, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
i.Angel Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas Age: 17 Posts: 1,200	If you are running a 2.2 Intel then you are most likely running DDR memory. What memory are you using? Make sure if your motherboard supports DDR only that you don't get the newer DDR2. __________________ XPS M1530

02-13-2006, 01:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
blahxyzblah Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 231	k, so like i should get a new processor and a new memory. how can i tell if a processor is good/fast? thanks eh, i'm reading the faq right now, didnt see that before Last edited by blahxyzblah; 02-13-2006 at 01:30 AM.

02-13-2006, 04:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
blahxyzblah Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: miami, fl Posts: 231	im willing to spend about 250 for the processor and around 120 for the ram. intel with 2199mhz, gateway, all i know about my ram is that its 256mb and its the one that it came with when i got this computer, windows xp. my computer hasn't changed since i got it.

02-13-2006, 04:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
spkenn5 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Philadelphia,PA Age: 19 Posts: 191	and wow dude.. p4 2.4 ghz to 3.0 ghz isnt much difference, jus hop to the 3.2+ =) __________________ Intel Pentium 4 3.0ghz MSI Dekstop Board Nvidia Geforce FX5200 128 Mb (NEED TO CHANGE) 1.5G Of RAM unknown 4 fans ^_^ 1 x Maxtor IDE 160GB :) NEW :) Aspire 350W Power supply eMachine 17' Monitor(NEED TO CHANGE) Windows XP Home Edition SP2

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