Need help. PC very slow
18 August 2006, 09:38 PM
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Need help. PC very slow
My main pc has just had the motherboard changed under warranty but i think its a bit slow tbh.
I want to speed things up a bit so whats the best way to do this ??
I dont want to spend mega bucks as it will be going into my oldest boys study in the not too distant future.
So give me some pointers people
Ram ?
I want to speed things up a bit so whats the best way to do this ??
I dont want to spend mega bucks as it will be going into my oldest boys study in the not too distant future.
So give me some pointers people
Ram ?
18 August 2006, 09:40 PM
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Overclocking, but invalidates warrenty.
Try checking on overclockers.co.uk and go into there forums for great advice!
Just remember to quote the whole spec of your PC
Try checking on overclockers.co.uk and go into there forums for great advice!
Just remember to quote the whole spec of your PC
18 August 2006, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Criss
Overclocking, but invalidates warrenty.
Try checking on overclockers.co.uk and go into there forums for great advice!
Just remember to quote the whole spec of your PC
Try checking on overclockers.co.uk and go into there forums for great advice!
Just remember to quote the whole spec of your PC
****, minefield it is then
18 August 2006, 09:47 PM
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Overclocking is the last thing you do. 
Do all the other checks first, spyware, startup crap, registry crap, AV, windows config, hardware conflicts and so on. RAM is always a good thing. Once the PC is running properly, then start looking at overclocking or new/faster chip etc. Given that you say it's under warranty, I guess it's not too old so the chip should be well fast enough for most things.
Do all the other checks first, spyware, startup crap, registry crap, AV, windows config, hardware conflicts and so on. RAM is always a good thing. Once the PC is running properly, then start looking at overclocking or new/faster chip etc. Given that you say it's under warranty, I guess it's not too old so the chip should be well fast enough for most things.
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ITs no minefield as long as you make small adjustments and keep your eyes on the temperature and don't change the voltage as if its a mid range PC (I mean not an alienware or very high price £1800) they don't like voltage changes!
18 August 2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dracoro
Overclocking is the last thing you do. Do all the other checks first, spyware, startup crap, registry crap, AV, windows config, hardware conflicts and so on. RAM is always a good thing. Once the PC is running properly, then start looking at overclocking or new/faster chip etc. Given that you say it's under warranty, I guess it's not too old so the chip should be well fast enough for most things.
Do all the other checks first, spyware, startup crap, registry crap, AV, windows config, hardware conflicts and so on. RAM is always a good thing. Once the PC is running properly, then start looking at overclocking or new/faster chip etc. Given that you say it's under warranty, I guess it's not too old so the chip should be well fast enough for most things.I have done all of the above but still no difference
18 August 2006, 10:39 PM
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Uninstall redundant applications
Disk Cleanup
Defragment
If you're willing to spend a bit of money, you shouldn't fall out with another stick of memory (board permitting), worth waiting a couple of weeks though as i'd guess it's DDR333/400 in your machine and this is due to fall in price early September.
I wouldn't suggest overclocking unless it's something you know a little bit about and are comfortable experimenting at the risk of breaking something.
I certainly couldn't be arsed monitoring temps/voltages....i like a machine to 'just work'
Disk Cleanup
Defragment
If you're willing to spend a bit of money, you shouldn't fall out with another stick of memory (board permitting), worth waiting a couple of weeks though as i'd guess it's DDR333/400 in your machine and this is due to fall in price early September.
I wouldn't suggest overclocking unless it's something you know a little bit about and are comfortable experimenting at the risk of breaking something.
I certainly couldn't be arsed monitoring temps/voltages....i like a machine to 'just work'
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19 August 2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Dooby Blue
Oh, and if all else fails, a clean Windows installation always breathes life into a system 
I do that too
Its amazing how quick your PC is without anything installed bar windows
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