Games are SLOW.

[TheKrusader]

Before you post something like 'get a new comp, lol'. I do not have the money for it.

System Specs:

Spoiler for Hiden:

Nvidia Geforce 8600 GTS
Intel Premium 4 CPU 3.06GHz
1.0GB of RAM
Regular Microsoft Windows XP

Is there anything I could do to make my games run faster? When I connect to the GmoD server, it takes 5 minutes to start GMOD, then another 5 to connect. And In my opinion, that's really slow. It used to be faster, but I don't know anymore.

[Rictalspace]

Rather than buying a new computer, buy a larger RAM whatever. 1GB doesn't seem like much.
If you can't afford that, delete some unwanted things on your computer, just generally reduce background programs etc.

[deXterous | KaB00M!]

Wow dude... 1 GB RAM? I thought my computer was shit... Buy more RAM, that would help on your problem.

[TheKrusader]

Wow dude... 1 GB RAM? I thought my computer was shit... Buy more RAM, that would help on your problem.

How much does RAM usually cost?

[Uubucks]

I think like 4 gb's is about $70

[TheKrusader]

I think like 4 gb's is about $70

Ughh.. would a 1GB increase help at all?

[deXterous | KaB00M!]

I think like 4 gb's is about $70

Ughh.. would a 1GB increase help at all?

I'm on 2 GB RAM, it's horrible, but any upgrade would make your computer faster.

[TheKrusader]

2GB is the max my comp can get to. It can only take DDR..

[Ducky]

If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

[TheKrusader]

If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?

[deXterous | KaB00M!]

If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?

It sure is Your computer can break down all of a sudden

[TheKrusader]

If it isn't a laptop, try overclocking.

Isn't that risky?

It sure is Your computer can break down all of a sudden

Kay, I'll just stick to getting more RAM.

[LeoMarr]

I would recommend getting an entirely new system. An adequate desktop does not cost more then 400 Bucks

For example:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HP+-+Pavilion+Desktop+/+AMD+Athlon%26%23153%3B+II+Quad-Core+Processor+/+6GB+Memory+/+1TB+Hard+Drive/2712075.p?id=1218346635151&skuId=2712075&st=HP%20desktop&cp=2&lp=5

It's not something High-End but It's a gate to possibilities. You really can't do much with Your current computer, An extra gig of RAM won't do a gigantic amount, Though it may help.

I would recommend saving and getting something that is better. Or Look at the Best buy Pay-Per-Month deals. I bought a laptop I use to travel with and I only pay 20$ Per/Mo for it.


And Over-Clocking is not going to make an amazing change. It is a risky thing to do with a comp that old. I'd recommend disregarding those who say Over-clock.

[deXterous | KaB00M!]

@Krusader, promise me you won't buy a HP - Pavilion, you could get something better for the same price.

[TheKrusader]

I don't have the money for a new computer. I'm just gonna get some more memory. When I get a job I'll save for a new comp.