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Crap Computer Lasting Longer Tips?

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-24 20:13

Right now these are the specs of my crap:

Asus P4S533 Motherboard
2ghz P4
1 Gig of pc2700 ram spread out over 3 slots 512,256,256
256mb Geforce 6800GS

Now would it be worth it to let this computer last a little bit longer if I got some new ram? Going to 2 gig with 1 gig on each stick as this would increase ram efficiency?

Now I look on newegg.com and plugged my motherboard in and it shows 3200 which i know should downclock but still seems it would be more efficient http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=1052308477&Configurator=MemoryConfigurator&CFG=CFG003P4S533+(all+revisions)&name=2GB+(2+x+1GB)

The issue I have though is because it's old ram, it's relatively expensive on newegg. Is there a better place to get oldram at cheaper too?  Any other suggestions as to improve the efficiency of my machine to last another year or 2 as I cant really afford a complete overhaul new system as I'm in college and got various other important bills/expenses to take care of.

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-24 22:11

Oh btw, if it helps the most intensive thing I using on this is TF2, I'm not trying or expecting crysis or running tons of fps at higher than my 1024 resolution. I just want decent enough performance to get another year or so out of the machine to tie me over because of other expenses.

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-26 11:37

you could try going outside for a change maybe?

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-26 22:16

You need help lasting longer, eh?

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-27 22:50

doublemint gum

Name: Anonymous 2008-05-28 21:58

>>3
What does what he said have to do with going outside? OP never said he didn't go outside.

Name: Anonymous 2008-06-05 14:45

Mom&Pop computer shop, ask to look around the back to see if they have some crappy computer they can't figure out how to make run.

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