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| Do you have an existing machine that is too slow on running business applications and playing games? Buying a new PC means spending money. But these simple tips will make it faster, fuller, reliable, and up-to-date with the latest technological advances for just a fraction of the cost of buying a new one. |
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| Notes & Safeguards: |
- If your machine belongs to any of the Intel-based systems below, it is best to build or buy a whole new machine rather than upgrading it part-by-part.
- 386 or below
- 486DX-2 or below
- Pentium (with or without MMX)
- Pentium Pro
- Pentium II 300 or below
- Celeron 300/300A or below
- To avoid damaging your computer, consult first from where you've purchased your computer before making some adjustments. They have certified computer technicians that know more about your machine.
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- If you have a 32 MB of RAM, consider upgrading it to 64 MB
(or even to 128 MB if your motherboard and BIOS supports
it). Adding more RAM makes your system perform tasks
faster.
- You may add newer graphics card like Nvidia TNT2 and/or GeForce chip. Your motherboard must have an AGP slot and
at least AGP compliant 2x speed. Other TNT2 based card like
from ASUS has a PCI version if your system doesn't have
an AGP slot.
- Replacing a faster new processor will definitely boost
your PCs performance. Make sure that your motherboard and
BIOS supports it.
- A 3GB hard drive is not applicable nowadays. Consider
buying a new 15 GB hard drive or larger (if your
motherboard and BIOS supports it).
- Updating your motherboard's BIOS will add more
enhancements and more support for newer technologies. It may
even fix some bugs. Before applying any
BIOS updates, consult
the manufacturer or from where you've both your PC.
- Adding a faster Internet connection devices such as 56K
modems, cable modems or DSL connections will definitely
speed up your Net experience. 3Com U.S. Robotics makes
reliable Internet and networking products.
- If you want to connect different PCs in your house or in
your office, buy a LAN card. Good also for multiplayer
networking games.
- Want to see your folks or friends on the
other side of the world face-to-face? Buy a USB-based
net cam. Your motherboard must have a USB port and free PCI
slot. 3Com U.S. Robotics makes reliable networking products.
- If you want to backup your files add a CD-RW drive rather
than the cheaper CD-R drive or the costly ZIP disks. Why? In CD-RW you can
write and re-write your file on a CD-RW disc while the
CD-R cannot.
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