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How can I make my computer faster

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September 13, 2014 10:34:27 AM

Ok so I have this computer: http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAG...
I feel like its a piece of shit and am wondering what can I buy and put in it to make it faster? Could you guys link me to something compatible? Thanks in advance!

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September 13, 2014 11:22:20 AM

There seem to be two SATA ports on that motherboard so you could get yourself an SSD - but since it's older, slower SATA 2.0 you should get some cheaper slower SSD (you'd still feel dramatic improvement over regular HDD) so as to not waste money.

You could also upgrade to 8 GB RAM but I don't see what practical use it would make because frankly that motherboard is really crappy (also only single channel support for RAM).
Everything else seems non upgradable (no GFX card slot, CPU is soldered to the motherboard....).

I don't know how constrained your budget is or for what you intend to use this computer, but if I were you I'd get rid of this thing for anything other than music listening, emails and light surfing.
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September 13, 2014 12:16:06 PM

getting an ssd is a good option
If you have been comfortable with this system for some time and speed is the only issue, then upgrading your hard drives will definitely give you a boost

you can find an ssd to support your system at around $80 or you could get a faster 3.5 hard drive.
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September 13, 2014 1:10:14 PM

First - make sure it has 0 viruses, second - overclock/upgrade your CPU
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