Computer Noob Here

[Wayne Luke]

Your PC has 4 memory slots so you can install both of those. Installing should take a few minutes.. open the case and pop them in... They only insert in one direction and don't need drivers.

[Yours]

Ok well I know I didn't start this thread but I dont want to start another one.

I use a lot of my CPU with Vista and it pops up anywhere from 19% to 100% and I have 2gb ram using 53% ram at most times.
Intel Celeron M Processor (1.60GHz)
2gb RAM

Whats the cheapest one I can get as an upgrade and where do you suggest I get it?
BW I have an Insperon B130

[Wayne Luke]

Upgrade your processor to a full Core 2 Duo chip, if you can. I only buy components at newegg.com and PC Club.. PC Club is nice when I need it immediately. They are 10 minutes away and have semi-decent prices. Newegg.com has the best priced usually.

[Yours]

Im trying to keep it cheap tbh lmao

[Wayne Luke]

There are Core 2 Duo chips out there for $125 or so. That is fairly cheap.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Yours

Im trying to keep it cheap tbh lmao

Cheap, fast and reliable....pick two

In other words if you want to drop in "the fastest thing I can get" don't expect it to come "cheap".

I justify such costs by reminding myself that the computer will probably be useful for many years to come after such an upgrade. The Core 2 Duo's are a steal in the low $100 range anyway. I spent more than that on controllers for my Nintendo Wii.

[Webmist]

Originally Posted by Brad

Cheap, fast and reliable....pick two
In other words if you want to drop in "the fastest thing I can get" don't expect it to come "cheap".

Don't forget quality. It's often you get what you pay for.

My best policy is to upgrade core components first. And get friendly with the local data doctor. They have some great stuff May even sell it to ya and it'll work till you can afford to upgrade.

I agree with Webmist. And pretty much everyone else - RAM will always be the best bang for your buck in terms of immediate speed increase if you're running 1GB or below.

[no mods]

I ordered "2" 1 Gig ram things. Cost about $50. Hope it helps alot.

It certainly will. Just take your time installing them, and remember that the notch on the chip is offset to one side - basically that the chips only go in one way. You don't need to force it - just a little pressure will snap the chips into place so that the side "hooks" will clip in.

Good luck!