Slow computer I have a Dell Dimension 4600i and it runs VERY slowly even with cable internet. It has a total physical memory 256mb; avail. physical memory 42.27mb; total virtual memory 2 gb; avail. virtual memory 1.96 gb; page file space 750.20 mb. What can I do to speed it up? Kent
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It sounds like like you have multiple issues. When all memory slots are filled with 256 sticks the computer boots but only sees 256 MB instead of 1 gig. When you install the Crimms it won't boot at all. You may have an open circuit on one of the Crimms. As for the computer seeing only 256 MB you may have a bad memory slot on the motherboard. Here's a link regarding Direct Rambus DRAM or DRDRAM (sometimes just called Rambus DRAM or RDRAM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RDRAM
Available RAM is very important for speeding up your laptop while surfing. Check your available RAM by:
Starting the Task Manager (Right click on taskbar and select it)
Select the Performance Tab
Compare the Physical Memory vs Commit Charge numbers.
For example, my fast computer has 3600 megs of total physical memory
compared to a commit charge of 1200 megs. Meanwhile, my older, slow
computer has only 650 megs of total physical memory with a commit charge
of 1400 megs. This means the slow computer is always making 'pretend'
memory from hard drive space, and that is why it is so slow. This is
most likely the case with your computer as well.
Windows XP requires a "bare-minimum" of 128MB of RAM, works "OK" with your 256MB of RAM, if you don't open too many programs at the same time, and if you close/re-open Internet Explorer about once an hour of usage.
But, Windows XP would be _much_ "happier" if you added 256MB or 512MB of RAM, because it is telling you ("available random access memory is low") that it is using all the RAM.
Add more RAM -- your computer will run much better.
Well your Dell 2300 has a total max. memory of 1 GB from both slot. If you already have (2) 512MB RAM in the slot then thats the max it can handle.
Dell 2300 only has 2 memory slots. Memory comes in 1- 128MB, 256MB and 512MB PC-133 DIMM modules. So if you want to max it out get (2) 512 MB PC-133 DIMM.
Note:
You must wear a static strap or ground yourself first on the computer chassis before you touch any thing inside your computer to discharge any static electricity
Are the memory cards the same? Try swapping the memory cards inside the computer. It is also important to go into the Setup (F2) once the new memory has been added. The setup keeps track of the hardware changes to your computer, and the additional memory needs to be saved in the Setup configuration. Please let me know what happens and thank you. Binary Bob
It seems like you have done everything right but im not 100% sure that your memory is correct. read through the description here carefully and you will see that this memory comes in two different packages. One of them is the 400 (the ones you bought) and another in the 333 flavor. I am hoping they did not make a mistake and gave you the wrong ones. Look directly at the memory and make sure. I am also including the system manual for your computer. Hope this helps.
Kingston's ValueRAM KVR400/1GR is a 128M x 64-bit (1GB) DDR400 CL3 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) memory module. The components on the module include sixteen 64M x 8-bit (16M x 8-bit x 4 Bank) DDR333 SDRAM in TSOP packages. This 184-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers and requires +2.6V. The product is shipped in retail packaging and includes installation instructions.
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