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I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
Hi every1, I need your help.
I have a Core2Duo 1.7, 1gb of ram, 320gb hd, a built-in x3000 graphics card on Vista.
I am wondering what would give me a better performance. Adding a gb of ram would give me back the memory the graphic card is taking, but a new video card would stop the ram bandwith that the graphic card is making.
What do you think? Thanks,
JP
I have a Core2Duo 1.7, 1gb of ram, 320gb hd, a built-in x3000 graphics card on Vista.
I am wondering what would give me a better performance. Adding a gb of ram would give me back the memory the graphic card is taking, but a new video card would stop the ram bandwith that the graphic card is making.
What do you think? Thanks,
JP
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F1 Driver
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
On board video is your problem. I'd definitely upgrade to a PCI-e video card. 
Le Mans: GT Class
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
Yep, I have a slot for it.
And I understand that Vista dosen't help. :?
And I understand that Vista dosen't help. :?
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
vista can be a resource hog on it's own. I'd do both...
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
[quote author=JP3G link=topic=94454.msg1848287#msg1848287 date=1194882760]
Hi every1, I need your help.
I have a Core2Duo 1.7, 1gb of ram, 320gb hd, a built-in x3000 graphics card on Vista.
I am wondering what would give me a better performance. Adding a gb of ram would give me back the memory the graphic card is taking, but a new video card would stop the ram bandwith that the graphic card is making.
What do you think? Thanks,
JP
[/quote]
Really depends on what you're looking to improve. If you're a gamer, definitely a better vid card. If you're after photoshop performance, video editing or related, the increased memory would be a good bet.
In all honesty, though, never use on-board video for anything but a server. IMHO.
Hi every1, I need your help.
I have a Core2Duo 1.7, 1gb of ram, 320gb hd, a built-in x3000 graphics card on Vista.
I am wondering what would give me a better performance. Adding a gb of ram would give me back the memory the graphic card is taking, but a new video card would stop the ram bandwith that the graphic card is making.
What do you think? Thanks,
JP
[/quote]
Really depends on what you're looking to improve. If you're a gamer, definitely a better vid card. If you're after photoshop performance, video editing or related, the increased memory would be a good bet.
In all honesty, though, never use on-board video for anything but a server. IMHO.
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
if your running vista you def need more ram. in my IT class we learned that vista needs about 4 gigs to run well but 2 gigs will get you by
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
[quote author=pipejaimes link=topic=94454.msg1848388#msg1848388 date=1194885417]
http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/ap...um_480x376.mov
downgrade to xp, or add more RAM
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you mean upgrade to xp
with all the fancy graphical "feature" vista boasts, i would get a new video card
http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/ap...um_480x376.mov
downgrade to xp, or add more RAM
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you mean upgrade to xp
with all the fancy graphical "feature" vista boasts, i would get a new video card
Le Mans: GT Class
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
[quote author=pipejaimes link=topic=94454.msg1848388#msg1848388 date=1194885417]
http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/ap...um_480x376.mov
downgrade to xp, or add more RAM
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LOL! I love it! :P
All right, tonight is 'upgrade' time. I'll see after if I still need more performance.
thx guys
http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/ap...um_480x376.mov
downgrade to xp, or add more RAM
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LOL! I love it! :P
All right, tonight is 'upgrade' time. I'll see after if I still need more performance.
thx guys
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F1 Driver
Join Date: May 2005
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Re: I want my computer to be faster, need opinions
Have you tried putting a wing on it?
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