How to make a Computer run faster?

fellas I am pretty new to computers and I am very interested in them I like to update and make them run faster but I need some teaching so please put your info here if you would like to share your knowledge.

Hey fellas, I have been reading allot of threads on this 3dmark06 where can i get that software and is it free.

Also, I have heard of a software that you can download for free that will tell you if you need to update your drivers is there anything out there like that. If so can you please tell me were.

thanks

 

Start with the tweaking thread below...and you are on your way...

 

Thanks now how about where do I go to download the drivers for my clean vista instal? Anybody

 

For eMachine?

 

System Defrag
Clear Unessesary programs
Go to msconfig and disable unneeded startup programs (experienced users only)
Scan for Viruses, spyware, adware.
Disk Cleanup

 

Also, you can upgrade your HDD to a faster RPM. If your CPU is upgradable, there is an option. More RAM (memory).

 

painting racing stripes on it... lol sorry

yah just make sure if your using vista to have 2 gb of ram

 

More RAM is probably the easiest as far as hardware upgrades; Les is right on with the tweak thread, which will help with most of the other suggestions on this page.

 

http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/ and read install guides http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=220440 The lounge has lots of other guides http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=216065

 

If he has an NVIDIA card, that is.

 

What is the model of your laptop(also list the specification/configuration if you can)?

You can benchmark you computer with these programs but if you bought a low end(cheap) machine, then there is no point

Also try wprime(discussion thread here)

 

Ok this is what I will have when it ships. and I have a T9300 already and a extra wd250 hdd that I will set up in raid configuration.
Gateway® P-171X FX Edition

Processor Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache)2
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32-bit)
Memory 3072MB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (1-1024MB & 1-2048 MB module)
Hard Drive 250GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive w/ 8MB cache3
Optical Drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer Slot Load DVD-RW w/ DVD-RAM
Video NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8800GTS with 512MB of GDDR3 discrete video memory
Chassis Intel® PM965 Chipset and NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8800GTS with 512MB of GDDR3 discrete video memory
Display 17.0" WUXGA TFT Active Matrix (1920 x 1200 max. resolution)
Web Camera Integrated 1.3 Megapixel Web Cam
Wireless Network Integrated Intel® 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wireless Networking (for Windows Vista®)
Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint Reader
Adapter 120 Watt AC Adapter
Application Software Microsoft® Works® 9.0 & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial)4
Audio High-Definition Audio- 2 Channel, Built-In speakers, embedded microphone, headphone/speaker jack, and microphone jacks
Backup Media Cyberlink Power2Go (for Windows Vista® Home Premium and Ultimate)
Battery Primary 9 Cell Lithium Ion battery (2600mAH) w/ 1 Yr. limited battery warranty
Bluetooth Bluetooth Wireless Networking Module
Color FX Design with Copper Core Accent
Dimensions (System) 1.3"-1.70" (H) x 15.75" (W) x 11.75" (D)
Expansion Slots One ExpressCard™ Type 54
External Ports (3) USB 2.0, VGA Connector, V1.2 HDMI Connector, IEEE 1394 Firewire Port, e-SATA and Kensington Lock Slot
Finished Goods Brushed-metal precision-touch multimedia control panel, featuring smooth-cut keys and touch-sensitive volume adjustment.
Keyboard and Mouse Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll and Dedicated Multimedia Panel
Media Card Reader 5-in-1 media card reader (Memory Stick®, MemoryStick Pro®, MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital™, xD-Picture Card)
Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem
Network Integrated RealTek 10/100/1000 Ethernet Adapter
Operating System Backup Media Windows Vista® Home Premium Backup Media (32-bit)
Security Software Norton Internet Security™ (60-day live updates)
Software Documentation End User License Agreement for Non-Microsoft Software
Standard Software Adobe® Acrobat Reader® 7.0
Warranty 1 Year Basic (Tech Support - Parts - Factory Labor)5
Weight Starting at 9.2 pounds

 

I think your notebook is fast enough.

The only possible place for hardware improvement is the hard drive.

I would check for unnecessary programs on start-up. How many of us really need Acrobat Reader running at start up ?