Introduction
Making your computer run faster can be done in a variety of ways. Although there are routine maintenance tasks you will want to do to your computer, if the computer has components that are outdated you may have to end up paying to upgrade some of your hardware. Sometimes this process isn’t terribly expensive and there are a couple of different upgrades you will want to do to ensure you get more internet speed.
Upgrading RAM
Computer speed can vary depending on several circumstances. If you have the best internet connection you can get but your internet speed isn’t up to par, there are a couple of different hardware upgrades you can do to your computer that should speed things up a bit.
One of the first hardware components you want to check is the RAM on your PC. This is the main system memory that has been installed on your PC. If you increase that memory some, it will make your computer faster offline and on the internet. The amount of RAM you add will depend on your operating system and the amount of RAM you already run on your computer.
Changes to the type of memory your computer uses can also make your computer run faster on the internet. For instance, if you currently run RAM in the fast page-mode, it is a good idea to check in to upgrading that RAM to extended data out RAM or even possibly the synchronous dynamic RAM. You will need to check to make sure your motherboard and BIOS are able to facilitate the faster memory additions.
If there are reasons that you are unable to change the type of memory you are using, it’s possible that you can upgrade to modules that are faster, but are still the same type of modules. The best way to assure you have changed your memory speed in the correct manner is to make sure all of the system modules are the same speed and make sure your BIOS is adjusted accordingly.
Other Computer Component Upgrades
Other than making the necessary memory upgrade of your hardware for increased internet speed, there are few small things you can do that definitely won’t hurt your internet speed. Perhaps you are using a modem or a 10Mbps network card. If you will simply upgrade to a 100Mbps network or wireless card, you will achieve faster internet speeds that way.
Upgrading your graphics card can also bring some improvements to your system. Before upgrading a graphics card you will need to assure the card is compatible with the motherboard in your computer.
Last but not least if you have tried other ways of upgrading your hardware for performance and speed, you will want to consider replacing your hard drive. It can be quite difficult and time consuming to do this, but it can be an option for you to consider if the other upgrades have failed. Once you replace your hard drive you will be required to re-install your operating system and most likely transfer some files from your old hard drive to the new one.
All in all, before you perform a bunch of upgrades on your computer system, it’s best if you assess the situation and decide how much you want to spend on upgrading the hardware for your computer. If the process is going to be too expensive you may want to consider buying a newer computer with a processer that is up-to-date. Computers and their specifications change often. The computer you buy today that is brand new can be old within just a few weeks. With the constant evolution in technology, it’s not uncommon to end up with an out-of-date computer that you have recently purchased.
Routine maintenance is an essential task for anyone that owns a computer. Take care of your computer by keeping the necessary security features enabled and you are sure to get more use out of your computer than you would if you don’t do the routine maintenance.
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Routine maintenance of your computer is important to keep it running smoothly.
