Scratch
archived forums
#1 2011-03-07 20:05:35
- thebuilderdd
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2008-01-26
- Posts: 1000+
Is it possible to speed up your computer?
Those websites are spam, but is it possible without changing the hardware. The laptop I have is OLD. Is it possible???
Offline
#3 2011-03-07 20:08:02
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
Uninstall some old programs you never use. Be sure to not uninstall important ones though. What OS do you have?
kayybee wrote:
Yes, there's a memory card or something you can put into your computer to make it faster. Google it, they're about 5-10 dollars I think.
He said without changing the hardware.
Last edited by ihaveamac (2011-03-07 20:09:06)
~ihaveamac - visit ihaveamac.net
Offline
#4 2011-03-07 20:11:01
- lilacfuzz101
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2010-05-22
- Posts: 1000+
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
buy more RAM. it's not changing... just adding.
Offline
#5 2011-03-07 20:12:53
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
ihaveamac wrote:
Uninstall some old programs you never use. Be sure to not uninstall important ones though. What OS do you have?
kayybee wrote:
Yes, there's a memory card or something you can put into your computer to make it faster. Google it, they're about 5-10 dollars I think.
He said without changing the hardware.
By 'changing' I believe he means 'replacing'.
If he means 'modifying', well, then, I'm out.
Offline
#6 2011-03-07 20:16:10
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
-Uninstall old programs that you don't use. Same with old files.
-Defragment your hard drive. This allows files to be more easily accessed by the operating system.
-Install more RAM. (I know this is a hardware upgrade, but as long as you pick the right model for you laptop it's a very easy upgrade.)
-Overclock the CPU. 
Offline
#7 2011-03-07 20:17:32
- thebuilderdd
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2008-01-26
- Posts: 1000+
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
Reinstall = no change. Windows xp is on there.
Offline
#10 2011-03-07 21:19:45
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
thebuilderdd wrote:
Reinstall = no change. Windows xp is on there.
We said UNinstalling progams you don't use.
~ihaveamac - visit ihaveamac.net
Offline
#11 2011-03-07 21:26:52
- demosthenes
- Retired Community Moderator
- Registered: 2008-02-19
- Posts: 1000+
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
Harakou wrote:
-Overclock the CPU.
This is what I would recommend. Only attempt to overclock your CPU if you are sure of each step along the way. Do not attempt anything you think my ruin your computer unless you are certain.
I've taken a long hiatus, but I still visit sometimes. Give me some time to answer any messages you post on my projects!
Offline
#13 2011-03-07 22:16:18
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
bbbeb wrote:
Windows?
Buy a 32G flash drive and plug it in and use Windows ReadyBoost.
Its equivalent to 16g of ram.
Our 32GB flash drive doesn't work with ReadyBoost. It may be the filesystem, we have an 8GB SD card that won't work when formatted NTFS, but works with FAT32 and exFAT. The 32GB doesn't work with ReadyBoot if it's on NTFS, FAT32, etc.
And ReadyBoost is a built-in feature for Windows Vista and Windows 7. Sorry Windows XP users.
Last edited by ihaveamac (2011-03-07 22:17:06)
~ihaveamac - visit ihaveamac.net
Offline
#14 2011-03-07 22:20:56
- veggieman001
- Scratcher
- Registered: 2010-02-20
- Posts: 1000+
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
Delete all of the Temporary Internet Files with Disk Cleanup.
Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
Posts: 20000 - Show all posts
Offline
#15 2011-03-07 22:51:40
Re: Is it possible to speed up your computer?
bbbeb wrote:
Windows?
Buy a 32G flash drive and plug it in and use Windows ReadyBoost.
Its equivalent to 16g of ram.
Unfortunately, that is limited by the read/write speed of the USB drive and the speed of the bus. It works, but has been shown to have minimal effects on performance since flash drives/memory cards aren't optimized for use as RAM like actual SDRAM (DDRX). Plus, for the price of a drive that could handle data speeds high enough to be useful for this purpose, you could just upgrade your RAM the regular way and get a much better performance boost. Conclusion: Unless you're terrified of opening up your computer or can't figure out what kind of RAM your computer takes, just do an actual memory upgrade.
Offline