The Age of Your Personal Computer May Be Causing it to Run Slower Than Normal

So you want to know how to speed up yourto function. A new computer can have as much as 16
computer?mega bytes of random access memory. If your lack
I understand how you feel - I have experienced theof memory is similar to mine..this affects processing
same problem. In fact my computer was running sospeed.
slow, I discovered it only had 512 mega bytes ofI could not run more the 2-3 software programs at
random access memory, a processor speed of 1.0once and leave them open. This is called multitasking. If
mega hertz and a 40 mega hertz hard drive. It wouldyou are experiencing this same problem..this is another
take 3-4 minutes to boot up when I turned it on. I knewfactor that could be affecting your computer speed
the problems affecting my computer was because italso.
was 8 years old.I want you to think about this..if your computer is
But I have a secret for you..and it is this:running slow and is 5-8 years old, you should consider
The central processing unit - this determines the speedthese three factors.
of your software, how fast it loads and how fast it1. See if the central processing unit can be upgraded
runs. If it is slow like my computer, you could thinkspeeding up your software operating speed.
something else could be the problem, but it probably2. See if the random access memory can be
never entered your mind the central processing unitincreased that will also speed up your operating speed.
may be affecting the operating speed of your3. If both can be increased..your multitasking will
software.improve and your computer will run faster.
The random access memory could be another factorHowever, if #1 & #2 cannot be upgraded or
that determines computer speed. My computer wasincreased, it may be time to consider purchasing a
so slow, it took forever for my software to load andnew computer.