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

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blahxyzblah

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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
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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
 
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blahxyzblah said:
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
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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?
 
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.
 
blahxyzblah said:
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.
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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:D
 
windows xp home edition, intel celeron cpu 2.2ghz, northwood, brand id10, fsb 100mhz, bus speed 400mhz, ddr-sdram256mb infineon, max bandwith pc2300(141mhz). i just got that from the cpu z. quick question my memory is 256, if i go to 512 or even 1gb, will the speed be noticable or not? thanks
 
for what purpose? if you go from 256 to 512, you might notice a slight difference, but to a gig you definitely will. and what do you mean by "loading"? do you mean gameplay? applications? you could probably benefit from a faster hdd, which is a commonly underappreciated piece of hardware when it comes to trying to improve your computer.
 
i guess i'll go with the 1gb. i usually use my computer for mmorpgs and things like windows movie maker. when i go to my friends house, who has the 512mb and pentium4, he can alt tab his game and like go online and do other stuff. with mine, i alt tab and it takes like 1min to fully minimize and i try to go online and it's really slow. his is slower also, but like ts not that significant. o ya, and how can the hard drive improve my computer speed? i have 38gb and i know thats not too good, but i don't think it matters how fast my computer is.
 
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