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What do I need to make my PC run faster?

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Abdus

Discussion Starter · Nov 16, 2020 (Edited)

Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.9
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 Home Single Language, 64 bit, Build 18362, Installed 20190823011556.000000+330
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU J3710 @ 1.60GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 76 Stepping 4, CPU Count: 4
Total Physical RAM: 4 GB
Graphics Card: spacedesk Graphics Adapter
Hard Drives: C: 101 GB (13 GB Free); D: 202 GB (27 GB Free); E: 149 GB (34 GB Free); F: 11 GB (1 GB Free);
Motherboard: HP 81BB, ver 0000, s/n PFPRH0A8J811VQ
System: AMI, ver HPQOEM - 1072009, s/n 8CC72313B5
Antivirus: Windows Defender, Enabled

My old PC is terribly slow. I'd like to upgrade it but don't know if it is possible. Could someone tell me if my PC can be upgraded? And if yes, what should I get to make it run faster?

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lochlomonder

· #2 · Nov 16, 2020

I'm afraid there's not much of an upgrade path for you. You cannot upgrade the CPU, you're limited to 8GB in total for RAM, and you wouldn't be able to do anything regarding the graphics adapter. You may be able to squeeze a little bit more from it by adding 4GB of RAM and, perhaps, swapping out the hard drive for a solid-state drive, but that's about it.

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ralfy

· #3 · Nov 16, 2020

If this is the motherboard, then it gives upgrade options:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05100624

I think you can only add more memory.

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Abdus

Discussion Starter · #4 · Nov 16, 2020

Really appreciate the responses. Is there any point in adding 4 GB of Ram and getting an SSD? How much better will my PC get?

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JKLE

· #5 · Nov 16, 2020

CPU is very critical. More RAM and SSD are good, but not game-changers. If your processor is not strong enough for 2021, it is wise to invest from there.

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Digicandy

· #6 · Nov 16, 2020

1. Close unused tabs
2. Uninstall unused programs
3. Clear Temporary files.

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Johnny b

· #7 · Nov 16, 2020 (Edited)

Consider an OS that uses fewer resources than MS Windows.

There are distributions of Linux that can do that.
But Linux is different than Windows and there is a learning curve that goes with it just as there was one when you first used MS Windows.
Linux is said to not be for everyone, but it works for me and I'm no Linux 'expert'.

I boot from a usb flash drive.
It's a 'Live' version of Linux that doesn't need a hard drive.

There are other versions of Live Linux distributions to choose from.
Xenialpup is my current choice and I use it exclusively for all my Internet related activities.

I'm posting from it now

A short list of Puppy that's currently available.
http://puppylinux.com/

If you want to install a distribution of Linux on your hard drive, there are moderators and members at TSG more familiar with that than I am and can help.

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Brainstorm4

· #8 · Nov 16, 2020

Abdus said:
Really appreciate the responses. Is there any point in adding 4 GB of Ram and getting an SSD? How much better will my PC get?

If you are lite use of the system like web surfing Youtube SSD will works , uninstall chrome use any other lite weight browser . Chrome is memory hungry boy .

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JKLE

· #9 · Nov 16, 2020

Brainstorm4 said:
Chrome is memory hungry boy .

I too feel that way. Edge is not bad, I guess.

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