For the computer crew.. I have a P4 2.4Ghz and 512 ram. I sometime feel like my computer is running slow, i must say i havent taken the time to format my pc in like a year but I still want it to run faster. I was wondering if you guys had any idea on what i could do? would adding ram really speed things up for me? or is the setup i have good enough and i should look into something else then hardware?

 

Try defragmenting your hard drive

 

get rid of all the extra crap that runs on startup - http://www.mlin.net/StartupCPL.shtml

 

defrag, clean up all your temp stuff, maybe a bigger page file, run msconfig and disable the startup stuff you dont need (helps with startup, nothing else), and maybe try overclocking just a little.

i also realize i'm reposting twice and i apologize.

 

I would also recommend running Ad-aware, Spybot S&D, and a virus scan.

 

THat's what I was going to suggest. I noticed after using that once a week my computer is fast even with an Athlon XP processor.

I also recommend VCOM Fix It Utilities. I think it's a great program that does everything from cleaning, defragmenting, optimizes your hd, etc.

 

okay, do all they said above or you can try running Win2K.

then try to overclock with with new cooling: Lidquid or air cooling. Go to www.ocforums.com for more info.

 

start deleting shit.