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How can i make my computer faster

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by pimpmex, May 26, 2006.

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  1. wagsdadog

    wagsdadog Regular member

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    thanx...
     
    wagsdadog, Jun 27, 2006
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  2. Niobis

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    503 is the same as 512. I'm not excatly sure why this is...my PC does the same thing. Sometimes I can go to My Computer properties and it will say 512 RAM, other times it will say 503 RAM. So, it wasn't a typo just a glitch.
     
    Niobis, Jun 27, 2006
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  3. ddp

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    maybe 8 meg is used by onboard video?
     
    ddp, Jun 28, 2006
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  4. jaysfan

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    hey guys, you know what you said about changing the amount of onboard memory. can someone please tell me how to do that. thanks
     
    jaysfan, Jun 28, 2006
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  5. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    in the bios. read your motherboard manual or user guide for how to do it.
     
    ddp, Jun 28, 2006
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  6. jaysfan

    jaysfan Regular member

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    my adapter is called via tech vt8361/vt8601 graphics. there is currently only 8 mb of memory. my system has 256 mb total memory
     
    jaysfan, Jun 28, 2006
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    what do you do with the computer?
     
    ddp, Jun 28, 2006
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  8. jaysfan

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    sry i didn;t see ddp's post
     
    jaysfan, Jun 28, 2006
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  9. gogochar

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    Try defragmenting your computer. It won't speed it up, but will rearrange your files so you can access them faster. Try DisKeeper: http://www.diskeeper.com/defrag.asp
    Also, try System Mechanic: http://www.iolo.com/sm/6/download.cfm
    System Mechanic has a defragmenter as well, but it's the best when it comes to disc cleanup.
    They're not free, but a trial is what can get you started!
     
    gogochar, Jun 28, 2006
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  10. DVDBack23

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    jaysfan, you need more ram, at least 256 more. you can also get a 128 mb vidseo card for 35 now, so that is a good investment. dont give more to onbaord video if you only have 256 total.
     
    DVDBack23, Jun 28, 2006
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