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Slow Pc - memory?

I clean my PC often and it has been assessed as having no problems but it is still really slow. :confused: It was pretty inexpensive so I am wondering whether it needs more memory. Would someone help me check that please?
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  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    run the crucial scanner and report back the results..

    ...also telling us the make/model of the PC/laptop etc...might help...and maybe the operating system (xp, vista, other)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    Assessed by who?
    How much ram does it have now and whats the cpu speed?
    :idea:
  • Scoflo
    Scoflo Posts: 329 Forumite
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    Ok. According to crucial scanner I have 256MB current memory:-
    • Maximum Memory Capacity: 2048MB
    • Currently Installed Memory: 256MB
    • Available Memory Slots: 1
    • Number of Banks: 2
    • Dual Channel Support: No
    • CPU Manufacturer: AuthenticAMD
    • CPU Family: AMD Sempron(tm) 2800+ Model 8, Stepping 1
    • CPU Speed: 2005 MHz
    • The name of this model may not exactly match the model description of your system, our system scanner could not identify a specific model name when evaluating your computer. However, it was able to identify the motherboard your system utilizes.

    Q: [URL="javascript:Effect.toggle('faq6',%20'blind')"]Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade?[/URL]
    A: Possibly
    How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS.


    The Pc is Packard Bell and it has windows XP.


    I have posted logs on this forum and another in the past and nothing was found awry.


    No idea how to find ram or CPU.


    Thanks
    :hello: Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want:hello:

  • basmic
    basmic Posts: 1,043 Forumite
    I would certainly upgrade from 256mb of RAM - given the current Prices of memory, buy as much as you can afford!
    Everybody is equal; However some are more equal than others.
  • DatabaseError
    DatabaseError Posts: 4,161 Forumite
    yep - with basmic...fill yer boots (2Gb if you can afford)
    Utinam logica falsa tuam philosophiam totam suffodiant.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    512MB is the absolute minimum to run XP smoothly. You have one slot (of two) free, so you could install 1GB in that, making a total of 1280MB. That will make it run much better. But if you want, you can also replace the current 256MB RAM module with another 1GB one, giving you the maximum of 2GB, but at twice the price.
    Install as much as you can afford, but don't go for less than 1GB extra in the free slot-the price difference between 1GB and 512MB is minimal.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    1gb will be a massive speed increase. 2Gb should fly

    cpu ~
    Press the WINDOWS key and the PAUSE/BREAK keys together
    Your ram is clearly 256 which will be on the page, the other figure your looking for is Ghz (mines 3Ghz for example)
    :idea:
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,128 Forumite
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    The CPU info is on the Crucial scan -AMD Sempron 2GHz.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
  • aliEnRIK
    aliEnRIK Posts: 17,741 Forumite
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    macman wrote: »
    The CPU info is on the Crucial scan -AMD Sempron 2GHz.

    Cheers mac

    Hungover this morning..........._pale_
    :idea:
  • Scoflo
    Scoflo Posts: 329 Forumite
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    Thank you all. We could only get 512 locally and as the 3rd pcin the house that will do me for now. Going to check out my daughters PC (not used online) and if compatible max out and stick the 512 in that.

    Cheery
    :hello: Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want:hello:

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