Computing Tips

Is DDR faster than SDRAM ? Yes. DDR transfers data twice as fast as SDRAM modules. This doesn’t mean your system will run twice as fast, but your memory will. And the faster memory will improve your PC’s performance.

I have more than 512MB RAM. Why does Windows say I’m out of memory? If you have more than 512MB RAM and are running Windows 95, 98, 98SE, or ME, you may not have enough cache to handle all of your memory. Solutions to this problem can be found at Microsoft’s Web site, http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q253/9/12.asp

How Much Memory Do I Need ? The answer really depends on how much and for what your system is used. Upgrading is easy and cost effective. RAM is used every time you open an application, download, play a game or simply turn on your computer. Additionally if you work with or plan to work [...]

How do you know it’s time for a memory upgrade? There are several signs indicating it may be time to upgrade your memory. If you see your mouse pointer turn into an hourglass for significant periods of time, if you hear your hard drive working, or if your computer seems to work more slowly than [...]

Can my system cache memory be upgraded? No – In most cases your cache cannot be easily upgraded. In order to upgrade your cache, you will probably need to upgrade your motherboard or purchase a new system.

Can I mix different memory speeds? This is not recomended but you can use modules of different speeds as long as they are faster than what you already have. It is recommended to use the same speed as what is already in your system to ensure stability. If you do mix speeds, the modules will [...]

For Internet connection Problems Check The Following 1 Does internet connection wizard come up?? Looks like your settings have been wiped, Re-enter your settings 2 Make sure the modem is turned on, re-seat all connections 3 Is your modem correctly installed? Go into control panel and click on modems, If there is no modem in [...]

What’s the difference between an Intel boxed processor and an OEM version? The Intel boxed Pentium processor comes with the Intel Inside® sticker, certificate of authenticity, product registration card, and a three year warranty from Intel. Some of the chips also come with an integrated heatsink/fan/fan cable, but some do not. All boxed Pentium-II processors [...]

What is the difference between the Intel 486DX and 486SX? The Intel 486DX processor has a math co-processor built onto the chip. The SX version lacks the co-processor, and was considered a ‘value’ processor at the time it was sold. Strangely enough, some of the original SX processors were DX processors that had their co-processors [...]

What Is Over-Clocking? Over clocking is when a computer processor is forced to run at a faster speed. With most processors it is possible to get a 10%-20% increase, but the processor will run at a higher tempreature and will require a quality heatsink/fan. Over-clocking a processor is making it more vunrable to error and [...]