Help with Computer problem please

[rubbermuffin]

I havea computer which is 4 years old, and is getting a bit slow. Particularly, it is slow at loading programs and multitasking.

I would like to speed it up without spending loads of money on a new one. Am I right in thinking buying RAM will help?

If so, what type should I buy? Is it just a case of whacking it in a slot in the back of the computer?

[hr]

'If something has to change then it always does'

[munchingfoo]

More memory will help, and I would recommend this as your first choice.

Use this:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/


It will not only tell you exactly which memory you need but also any other upgrades you are able to do.

P.S.

If its a laptop let me know, I have 512Mb for sale.

[hr]

Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

[AndyM]

More info on the laptop memory? How much do you want for it foo?

[The Jaspar]

Quoting munchingfoo from 17:50, 19th Oct 2006
More memory will help, and I would recommend this as your first choice.

Use this:

http://www.crucial.com/uk/systemscanner/


It will not only tell you exactly which memory you need but also any other upgrades you are able to do.

P.S.

If its a laptop let me know, I have 512Mb for sale.

[hr]

Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

If only I'd known about this website when I had to upgrade my friends' computers! A memory upgrade is the most cost effective way of improving your computer's performance. You can get generic (non brand) RAM for really cheap online. Try www.pricewatch.com, as it is really good for any computer component purchase that you may need to make.

[munchingfoo]

Its one stick of

DDR2 PC2-5300 • CL=5 • UNBUFFERED • NON-ECC • DDR2-667 • 1.8V • 64Meg x 64

Costs £45.46

For some reason toshiba sent me 3x512Mb for a two slot laptop so it is unused and in its original box.

As such, £30. Any offers?




[hr]

Tired Freudian references aside - your mother played my mighty skin flute like a surf crowned sea nymph trying to rouse Poseidon from his watery slumber!

[rubbermuffin]

Thanks for the help - I bought 512MB and it seems to have done the trick.

[hr]

'If something has to change then it always does'