I have a new pc with a 64 bit processor and 1536 ram--will adding more ram make it faster or will it just be w
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you have more ram than my desktop and my laptop put together you have enough memory
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along with new hard drive, upgrade RAM (Random access memory) of atleast 512 MB (for serious geeks 1GB) . Ram is responsible faster performance of computers, not hard drives. After upgrading ram, sure you computer will be running at mach6 speed!
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a few systems will not allow you to use faster RAM\nalso ram will only operate at the slowest of Ram or BUSS speed
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Yes you can, that is if your mainboard is a newer kind.  I have a 256 mb DDR before and i recently purchased 512mb DDR additional ram for my pc to work well.  \n\nJust install the new ram in the memory slot in your mainboard, make sure that you put it properly to prevent boot-up errors.  When you restart your computer, you will see if it is recognized since there will be more ram in the boot-up details.\n\nIn my case, i even have a DDR 333 256mb ram and the latest one i purchased is 512mb DDR 400 ram.. So far so good it has been working perfectly and i have not encountered problems (like my pc rebooting constantly and such). But i know that my 512mb ram is not performing as DDR400 like it should coz it matches the clock speed 333 of my 256 RAM. But still i got 768mb of memory which is far more better than my 256mb before.
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yeah i would recommend incrase the ram as much as possible since not worth upgrading the cpu/motherboard\nthis show help in video editting. \ni use 1.5gb of ram and a 2.8ghz cpu and still find a bit slow when doing non digital as well.
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Depends on what you do really. if you just use it for basic word processing, its probably not a big deal. but if you use it for more intense things such as development or gaming, then yes, its really time for an upgrade. The processor of the new model you mentioned will be roughly 3 to 4 times more powerful. Even more maybe since your computer is kind of old. Also look at RAM (memory) and you should get at least 512 mb 600 mhz. However, your computer way obsolete when it comes to power. But like I said, depending on what you do, it may not be an issue.
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you should get a memory upgrade.\n\nwith ram prices so low, you should probably go for 1Gb ram =)
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The first thing you should look at is how much RAM you have in your computer.  You can do that by right clicking on the My Computer icon and then click on properties on the menu that shows up.  If you have 256 Mb or less, you should probably get more RAM.  You should probably upgrade to at least 512 Mb, but thankfully, memory is cheap now, so it's not that pricey.  \nJust so you know, virtual memory is a section of your hard drive that is constantly being written to that adds a bit to the RAM on your computer to make it run at a decent speed when your computer is doing a lot of stuff and your RAM is being used a lot.  If it's running low all the time, that means that your computer doesn't have enough RAM to do everything that you're trying to do on the computer.  So buying more RAM is probably your best bet.
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Your processor speed will certainly affect the speed that the computer can process functions.  Your RAM is an allocation of memory that is needed when running programs.  The more you multi-task, or run multiple programs, the more this will tax your system.
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Well to upgrade a processor in an old computer is not a small job. It can be tricky and your motherboard might not be compatible. \n\nIf you are talking about buying a new machine with an intel core duo, it will likely be faster, though a whole lot more expensive than just upgrading your RAM.\n\nHowever I can't really know how to make the call unless I know what you have now and what exactly you are looking to upgrade to.
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Well I wouldn't put this to bad ram just yet. But you could possibly have a Virus running in the background or perhaps some other malware. \n\nTo see what kind of ram and how much you can put in your laptop I always use Crucial which I listed below you can look up your model number and get the perfect ram. Then go to a site like newegg. To perhaps find a deal on the Ram.\n\nThere is no real easy way to increase the speed of your processor in a laptop other then buying a new one. \n\nI hope that helps! \n\nCheers!
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For every combination of motherboard and processor, there is an optimum level of memory (RAM). It depends on the processor cache and also the speed of the buses of the motherboard. So, if the optimum memory for a particular combination is, say 1 GB, then increasing memory beyond 1 GB will not give proportionate payoffs in terms of increase in performance.\n\nSo, you need to take these things into account before you decide on the optimum RAM.
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The performance of your system works as a whole. It depends a lot on what you are doing with it.\n\nIf you intend to play a lot of games, then a new video card would give you a better performance increase than system memory since that video card you have is very old and slow. Games rely more on video card speed than system memory.\n\nIf you do not intend to play games, then definately get more memory. Increase it to at least 512. The more the better. If you only use it for word processing, internet and such, a new video card won't increase the speed of your PC at all. More memory will help a lot.\n\nPreferrably both. you do not HAVE to upgrade the video card if you plan to upgrade the memory, but it can't possibly hurt to upgrade both.
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If you have the mother board on an intel chipset then it will take a percentage of ram by itself.\nYou cannot change that Neither is it required
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the processes are to heavy for the amount of RAM you have... get more RAM. x
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Less now than ever before.  The key to maximum performance now is matching the CPU, Memory, Bus, Hard drive and Video speeds.  Increasing any one of these may have little effect if the other four are "slow" in comparison.
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Get a faster CD drive or processor and maybe more RAM.