Raa Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 If it is DDR, yes, it is expensive, it is hard to get nowadays. You're kidding right? I've got bags of it here and it's worth next to nothing. As for the mobo only supporting 1GB max, well... i'd challenge that, some accept more than what's stated. Even 1GB would make it run better though. (Y) The Evil Overlord 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeylove Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 The various lightweight systems mentioned here were mentioned earlier: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/6-lightweight-linux-distributions-give-pc-lease-life/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primexx Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 You're kidding right? I've got bags of it here and it's worth next to nothing. As for the mobo only supporting 1GB max, well... i'd challenge that, some accept more than what's stated. Even 1GB would make it run better though. yea, old out of production RAM actually does cost an insane amount if you were to buy them. But if you already have it of course it's worth next to nothing to you. Maybe you can ship him some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted September 1, 2013 MVC Share Posted September 1, 2013 1) Add more ram 2) Look on eBay for a Core 2 duo machine for cheap and add more ram to that 4GB and get an SSD. 3) Get an SSD You'll be a lot faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 You could use a USB stick for ReadyBoost, but I doubt It'll make a noticeable difference. That is a good free idea! goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Oh to everyone this is not my main PC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiranui Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 All of these actions involve replacing hardware, which is going to cost some money. Given the age of the system (2001-2002 vintage?) it may be better to simply save up for buying a new computer, though. That's probably the best advice you are going to get. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 You could use a USB stick for ReadyBoost, but I doubt It'll make a noticeable difference. Wow it actually worked thanks! I see a huge speedup already. Never tried this before. goretsky 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Well I just got Firefox 23.01 installed on it and actually not that bad in speed. Of course blocking ads though to make it faster and nothing better than Ad Muncher works for that. Sorry Ad Block Plus uses to many resources for older PCs compared to Ad Muncher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devmer11 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 your best bet look around on ebay and get a decent core 2 system with 2 gigs ram I run windows 8.1 flawlessly my system is a gateway GT5428 Core 2 upgrade max22 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 your best bet look around on ebay and get a decent core 2 system with 2 gigs ram I run windows 8.1 flawlessly my system is a gateway GT5428 Core 2 upgrade Yes that is what my older main pc use to run on except 4 GB of ram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max22 Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Sorry I decided to stick with this PC but run linux on it. I am going to create a server from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eternal Tempest MVC Posted September 12, 2013 MVC Share Posted September 12, 2013 Disable Data Execution Protection (DEP) - Required editing boot.ini file http://www.zensoftware.co.uk/kb/KnowledgebaseArticle10002.aspx But you lose the protection this feature offers. (Edit) Just saw recent post, not a bad alt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted September 12, 2013 Global Moderator Share Posted September 12, 2013 Didnt the P4's use RDRAM at that point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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