effect of RAM's capacity and speed on performance of desktop pc?
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whatttttttttt do you mean?
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Right click onb the My Computer Icon and click properties. You should see a wealth of information about your computer, and of course you RAM size
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The increase in ram will really only affect how memory is available for windows and other programs to use.  The increase in speed that you get is negligible.  If you want a big increase in speed then you need to upgrade the processor.
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Poor RAM\nRAM is directly related to the workrate of the CPU, more RAM would definetely take the load of the CPU.\nGood luck...
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No, you have PLENTY of RAM, it IS the CPU, look, youre using a Pentium 3, that is 1.0 GHz.  RAM does NO good if you dont have a processor that can handle the tasks.  Now, it may not be your CPU at all, maybe some recent hardware/software changes caused it, after all, you said in the past couple of weeks.  If you still want to up your processor performance, I reccomend overclocking, or upgrading to a new CPU.
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP should be fine if you not intent to run heavy program like gaming. But recommand you upgrade your RAM to 512MB, it make your programs run smooth.
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ok well I don't know what you mean by this, but when determining the limitations of a computer look, and the amount of ram it has, the processor type and speed, and the size of hard drive it has.  Those are some key factors to determine how well a computer will perform.
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It will work more than fine, but if you really want to not sacrifice any noticable performance for quality in the  higher end graphics I would add one more gig of ram. \n\nIt is not a  necessity, but currently in high end gaming 2 gigs of system ram is the sweet spot right before you begin to see diminishing returns. ( I am speaking in terms of games which pursue graphic realism, not ones like WoW or guildwars, which look nice but are entirely different and not as resource hungry)
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If you just did a fresh install of the OS then your system is probably operating at the best speed it will ever have without upgrading the RAM.  Try right-click My Computer --> Properties --> Advanced.  Click on the first settings button and change the paging to custom.  You should set it to 2.5/3 times the size of your RAM.  You may get your RAM speed by right-clicking on My Computer again--it will be near the bottom of the box.  Increasing the paging, also known as the virtual memory, may help your system a little.\n\nI remember one time I used the Update Windows path 5 times in a row, and the computer worked fluidly from then on.  Try it out.\n\nDefragment often.  Also, http://pcworld.com/ is your friend.  Read some of their articles.
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Nobody uses that much horsepower. Unless you are using the pc for a database that is accessed by thousands or something. Or into animation graphics. There is no need for 2 gigs of ram either. But if you are content on having it you should check out the Mushkin ram or Corsair best out there!
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definitely get more RAM - at least 1gb, and 2gb if you can. \n\nalso, a 250gb hard drive would be useful, and quite cheap.\n\nperhaps a new graphics card, 256mb....\n\nor get a mobo that supports pci-express and sata hard drive, with 3.4ghz P4...
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For every combination of motherboard and processor, there is an optimum level of memory (RAM). It depends on the processor cache and also the speed of the buses of the motherboard. So, if the optimum memory for a particular combination is, say 1 GB, then increasing memory beyond 1 GB will not give proportionate payoffs in terms of increase in performance.\n\nSo, you need to take these things into account before you decide on the optimum RAM.
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Hard drives:\n  Size is nice, but there are a few differences.\n\nLook at the rpm speed of a hard drive.  Some are 5400 rpm, some are 7400, some are 10,000 rpm.  The higher the rpm, the faster the disks spin.  \n\nAlso look at the amount of cache on a hard drive.  Cache determines (more or less) how much can be moved around at a time.  Say for example a hard drive has 8 megabytes of cache, that means when you move files around, its doing so 8 megs at a time.  If you have a hard drive with 16 megs of cache, your files are moving at 16 megs which is double that of an 8meg cahce hard drive, and pretty much double the speed (in theory).\n\nRam/memory:\n\nAnother thing to watch out for is not only the size (amount) of memory you have, but also the speed.  Say for example your motherboard can support pc2100, pc2700 and pc3200 ram....with 2100 being the slowest and 3200 being the fastest.  It may be cool to have 2 gigabytes of ram, but check the speed.  I would personally rather have 512 megs or 1 gig of faster memory, than twice that of slower memory.\n\nThink of ram like being the size of your desk.  The more you have, the larger the desk.  At the same time though, think of the different speeds as that of the desk ahving a smoother surface that lets you slide your projects around.  Say you have a large desk and are working on project A and want to take a break and work on Project B for awhile before switching to project A again, when you switch to each project and drag the projects to the side, do you want them to snag and strain while pulling/pushing them?\n\nGraphics card:\n\nThis may be an issue too.  While standard onboard video is fine for most folks, if you are going to play games or use memory intesive apps, you may want a better video card.  Also note that the amount of ram on a video card doesnt necessarily mean you will get better performance.  I can pair up an fx5200 with 256 megs ram vs a 6800 with half the memory, and the 6800 will slap the fx5200 like a redheaded stepchild.\n\nProcessor:\n\nThis is an option easily upgradeable for most, but often overlooked.  Say you are running an older pentium 3 system running around 650 mhz, you can probably score a much faster processor of the same slot (say 1 ghz, or 933 mhz) on ebay for under $20\n\nI would recommend a program called Everest which will tell you exactly what hardware you have, what socket/pins etc and go from there
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Dell Inspiron 2500 Memory Specs: \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\nSpeed: PC-100 \nFixed RAM: 0MB \nStandard RAM: 64MB \nBanks: 2 \nMaximum RAM: 512MB \nSockets: 2
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ECC RAM is only made for use when a single error would be destructive.  It should not be used in desktop PCs.  It is significantly more expensive, and it takes time to do the checking which means that it will significantly slow down your memory access times.\n\nIn other words, you are paying more, for something that is slower, which provides a benefit which you as an average home user will never see.
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512mb is more than enough! If you want a little extra "OOMPH" you can free up some computer resources by doing some simple steps to increase overall performance. 1st Right click anywhere on the desktop in an open space- go to Properties - Click the Applications tab Go to "Effects" in the bottom right corner - and de-select all the options. Then go to "Settings" tab, and change your color quality to 16bit. 32 or even 24 is overkill for most computer users. And 99% of the time, you won't even be able to tell the difference. And last but not least Right click on the "My Computer" icon- go to the "Advanced Tab" -Click the "Settings" under the Performance category, and select "Adjust for best performance." These simple steps will give you the best bang for your buck with your current computer configuration. This way you can speed up your computer without having to spend a dime, or even crack open the case. Have fun!
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memory power?\nif you mean space then defrag your harddrive\nif you mean RAM then download Ram Idle LE\nother wise buy new componants