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Manic_Skafe · 03-29-2006, 04:04 PM

I did a few searches before making this thread and although many were helpful they raised almost as many as they solved. So here it is:

I just got a refurbished EMachines M3505 laptop from a friend a few months ago at a really good price and since I don't run many intense programs or play video games I don't need it to do to much. I noticed a short while into using the computer that it really doesn't like me to surf the web and play music or videos and every now and then will freeze.

I defrag as often as needed, rarely use more than ten gigs of drive space at any time and I really don't install large programs.

System specs:

Athlon XP-M 2200+
15.4" LCD
40GB HDD
512MB DDR RAM
DVD/CD-RW
integrated ATI video
Full System Specs

Any suggestions for making it run smoother and a bit quicker? I've seen that the computer can support up to one gig of ram and so I was considering upgrading it but I wouldn't even know how to go about doing so.

I'm open to all sorts of suggestions and will greatly appreciate any input.

03-29-2006, 04:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Manic_Skafe More Than You Expect Location: Queens	Laptop Upgrade Question I did a few searches before making this thread and although many were helpful they raised almost as many as they solved. So here it is: I just got a refurbished EMachines M3505 laptop from a friend a few months ago at a really good price and since I don't run many intense programs or play video games I don't need it to do to much. I noticed a short while into using the computer that it really doesn't like me to surf the web and play music or videos and every now and then will freeze. I defrag as often as needed, rarely use more than ten gigs of drive space at any time and I really don't install large programs. System specs: Athlon XP-M 2200+ 15.4" LCD 40GB HDD 512MB DDR RAM DVD/CD-RW integrated ATI video Full System Specs Any suggestions for making it run smoother and a bit quicker? I've seen that the computer can support up to one gig of ram and so I was considering upgrading it but I wouldn't even know how to go about doing so. I'm open to all sorts of suggestions and will greatly appreciate any input. __________________ "Porn is a zoo of exotic animals that becomes boring upon ownership." -Nersesian Last edited by Manic_Skafe; 03-29-2006 at 04:27 PM..