Adding more memory to speed up computer

Question

I am in the process of looking for a certain size of memory to add to my computer.  I only have 256 MB of RAM at this point.  I don't use the computer to play games very much, but mostly for day to day tasks including internet usage.  I plan on adding probably 512 more MB of RAM.  Will this speed up my computer in general and will it also assist in speeding up how fast the internet processes items.  Currently, I have DSL that I use to connect to the internet.  I know its not as fast as cable, but it should be faster then a telephone line, but it isn't much faster right now.  Any suggestions or am I on the right track?   Thanks in advance.

SR45 · Answer

We would very much like to help, but you left out the important stuff, like the computers model number  :smileywink:

eldeil · Answer

This is my system summary:

OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Manufacturer Dell Computer Corporation
System Model Dimension 2400
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~2392 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Dell Computer Corporation A05, 12/2/2003
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.2180 (xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)"
Total Physical Memory 256.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 40.55 MB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 604.45 MB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

shesagordie · Answer

eldeil

Yes, upgrading the memory by adding 512mb or better still1gb, would help to make your system faster. Adding a PCI video card, to replace the intergrated video, would also make a difference.

For memory that's guaranteed to work in the D-2400, has a lifetime warranty and free S&H on orders over $40.00, go here,

http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.asp?model=Dimension+2400+Series&tabid=AM

Bev.

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eldeil · Answer

Thankyou for your help.  I am going to add 1GB of memory and see how it works.   Thanks again!!

SR45 · Answer

You may also want to do the following as well.

Below procedure will provide a faster boot up, and eliminate wasting memory on programs that are not in use at this time……

http://netsquirrel.com/msconfig/ Fair reading on start up programs

Start Up Programs: Click on START, Click on Run, than put in the box MSCONFIG Click OK. Now you are in the System Configuration Utility Program. Click on START UP you see on the top of this Utility Program. Uncheck the programs from here that you do not want to start at boot up, leaving the anti virus, and any third party firewall alone. You can always go back into this program to restart them. They will not be uninstalled. Click on APPLY, than it will ask you if you wish to reboot the system. Do so. After it boots up again, you will be presented with another window from the System Configuration Utility Program telling you that you have made an adjustment. If you don't want to see this pop up each time you boot up, put a check mark in the little box in the lower left corner of this announcement.

http://www.sysinfo.org/startuplist.php Link to a site that can explain what you have starting up, if you do not already know, and which ones you can safely un-check. It’s a long list. Or you can Google Search for what is showing in the Msconfig program, and see what it is...

http://www.majorgeeks.com/page.php?id=20 Must have free downloads for our computers security, which includes spyware programs, and free anti virus software.

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