My computer is a dell and I am not sure its exact specs but it is a XPS 400 and it has a directx 9 graphics card but my game lags (tf2) when I get near the middle of the map. It is not the graphics card so is it the amount of ram? If it is I can easily buy another gigabyte of ram
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1 Bryanez // Sep 4, 2008
I think you answered your own question. I think thatd be trhe problem u deserve 2 points for answerin your own question.
2 thesonicguy93 // Sep 4, 2008
Do you free RAM scan at http://www.crucial.com/ it will tell you if you can get more ram.
3 Doctor // Sep 4, 2008
Everyone knows that Windows computers can sometimes slow down over time. While not an exhaustive list of solutions to problems, this collection presents some ways to speed up a computer.
1. De-Fragmenting
Over time, the data on your hard drive gets scattered. Defragmenting your hard drive puts your data back into sequential order, making it easier for Windows to access it. As a result, the performance of your computer will improve.
a) Right click of C Disk.
b) Click properties.
c) Click tools tab.
d) Click “Defragment now”.
e) Click Defragment.
2. Uninstall Unneeded Programs
Removing programs that you no longer use can free up space on your computer and speed up your system’s performance. However, you need to uninstall the programs properly to see much improvement; deleting them is not enough.
3. Stop Programs from starting on Windows boot
One way you can speed up your computer is to prevent programs from launching themselves at start-up. Not only do the unwanted programs delay the start of Windows, they also continue to slow down your computer since they use system resources.
a) Open your Start menu.
b) Click Run
c) In the command screen type “msconfig.exe”
d) In the “system configuration utility”, click either “service” or “startup” tab
e) Uncheck all programs that you are no longer using.
f) Click “OK”
4. Check for Spyware and Adware
Spyware is software that allows companies to monitor what websites you visit or even access your computer. Adware is software that displays advertisements. Both use system resources and slow your computer down. Detecting and removing the programs will improve system performance.
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5. Clean your Registry
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