Looking to upgrade my computer, need input/help

[Tin]

The RAM stores the data to be executed by the computer. Memory generally runs as fast as the bus speed of the computer, which in your case is 533MHz. The hard drive runs off of the PCI bus, which is 33MHz. The theoretical maximum read speed of your ATA100 hard drive is 100MB/sec...whereas your PC800 RDRAM runs at 1600MB/sec. If a computer becomes low on RAM during intensive application cycles, the computer can perform an operation known as "swapping". When this occurs, the computer temporarily uses hard drive space as additional memory. Constantly relying on this type of backup memory is called thrashing, which is generally undesirable because it lowers overall system performance.

 

[jtcstrat]

so how come the comp ran fast b4 with this amount/style ram?

and why cant this be done again?

 

[Tin]

Newer programs are more hardware intensive. Even updates to your favorite programs you used when it was new will consume more resources than their releases from years past.

 

[jtcstrat]

can i reinstall the os without backing everything up?

how do i do this?

?

 

[jtcstrat]

But if i just wanna spend around 150 for new internal/exernal hd and update the os...that should help, rite?

not as good as new computer with newer style ram or buying my type of ram..but will still help?

 

[FlyLike]

Input? here's your input.

http://motownmuscle.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92732

 

[Tin]

A reinstall will help. As for reinstalling without backing everything up, you will lose all of your stuff. You can get an external HD for ~$100.

 

[braxx]

Ok,
Hard drive = amount of storage space
Ram = memory
Processor = chip that does the work

Kinda like:
harddrive = gas tank
Ram = fuel line
processor = engine

 

[jtcstrat]

I fixed the sound..

I am going to buy an external hd, new internal hd and re-install OS, if i get these any one wanna help?

 

[Tin]

I fixed the sound..

I am going to buy an external hd, new internal hd and re-install OS, if i get these any one wanna help?

Which tucky do you live in? Warren, Hazel Park, or Waterford?

 

[jtcstrat]

waterford lol

 

[jtcstrat]

anyone wanna help if i get parts?

 

[jtcstrat]

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...78&dcaid=17902

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[Tin]

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...78&dcaid=17902

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[jtcstrat]

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203283317&listingid=23786678&dcaid=17902

 

[Tin]

Thats what you need, but youll need 2 of em. Pentium 4s run dual channel memory...if you run one stick itll neuter the memory bandwidth. Buy those and an external hard drive, youll have spent enough money to buy a new computer.