Problems with Gateway ML3108b notebook

I recently purchased a Gateway ML3108b, when i started it, it was on vista. (That sucks already). Here is what i dont like about it :

1. Its runs slow...
2. Crashes most of the time.
3. Carnt Run multiple Programs


I was thinking of putting my Gateway ML3108b on windows xP but i dunno how fast it will improve. [ HELP] - Please.

When i asked my friends they said i would need the drivers if i go on windows xp. But im not sure about what im gonna do.

Please can anyone give me advice?

- Kenny - Thanks for helping.

 

what are your specs

and define your meaning of crashing

 

Here are the specs (specification) :

The Gateway ML3108b 14.1" Laptop is light and thin for easy portability. The laptop features the new Windows Vista™ Home Basic operating system. It also comes complete with a 1.86 GHz AMD Sempron processor with a GeForce GO 6100 graphics card. The laptop also features 256KB L2 cache with a large hard drive for storage as well as having wireless capability to connect to the internet without hassle using its 802.11g. It includes an DVD Dual Layer Rewriter optical drive

Gateway Model ML3108b
Sempron 3400+
512MB DDR2
60GB HDD
DVDRW
14.1” Crystalbright Widescreen
4:1 Card Reader
Wireless LAN
Vista Home Basic
Works v8.5
Details

Processor: AMD Sempron™ Processor 3400+ (1.8GHz, 256KB L2 cache, HyperTransport™ technology @ up to 1600MHz)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic1
Display: 14.1" widescreen Ultrabright™ WXGA TFT (1280 × 800)
Chipset: NVIDIA® C51MV
Memory: 512MB 667MHz DDR2 (1 × 512MB)
2 DDR2 slots total, 1 DDR2 slot available
Hard Drive: 60GB 4200rpm PATA hard drive2
Optical Drive: 8x multiformat dual-layer DVD±RW
Write max: 8x DVD±R, 6x DVD-RW, 8x DVD+RW, 2x DVD-R DL, 2.4x DVD+R DL, 24x CD-R and 16x CD-RW Disks
Reads max: 8x DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4x DVD±R DL, RAM, 24x CD-R/RW/ROM
Media Reader: 4-in-1 memory card reader
Secure Digital™ (SD), Multi Media Card™ (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick™ Pro
Video: NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6100 Up to 256MB Turbocache™
Audio: High-definition 2-channel audio
Built-in speakers
Network: 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)
802.11g Wireless LAN
Modem: 56K ITU V.92-ready fax/modem (RJ-11 port)
Pointing Device: Synaptics touchpad with vertical scroll Ports/Other: 3 - USB ports
1 - VGA connector
1 - RJ-11 modem port
1 - RJ-45 Ethernet port
1 - Headphone / Audio out
1 - Microphone
1 - Kensington Lock slot
1 - AC adapter connector
Expansion Slots: Expresscard™ Type 54
Dimensions: 35-36mm (H) x 330mm (W) x 240mm (D)3
Weight: 2.4 kg (system unit only)3
Battery: 6-Cell 2400 mAh Lithium Ion
Software: Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Productivity Software

When it runs too much programs it crashes, then i gotta wait for a bit...


Please HeLP

 

CaN anyone HeLp ME out a bit?

 

First, I see 2 things not helping your situation on speed. A AMD Sempron™ Processor 3400+ and 512MB 667MHz DDR2 . The Intel c2d's will run circles around that for speed and you should run atleast 1 gig of ram, imo.
As for the crashing the 512MB 667MHz DDR2 isn't helping it i'd be willing to bet.
How long have you had this notebook?

 

of course we will help you out but

you need at least 2gb of ram for for vista because
512 will allow you to run 2 programs before slowing down and
1gb about 3-5 programs.

and this is after a fresh install. so after you install all your favorite stuff you computer will be useless

i suggest you getting 2 gb of ram
and because you have a sindle core amd i suggest xp to you to but try the ram first it helped my on my old acer 3680

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145157

 

i had this laptop for 3weeks. i dunno what too do

 

Dondadah88 is correct. You should upgrade your ram. It's pretty cheap and easy to install. That alone will make a world of difference.

 

I dont get what you mean. If i go on windows xp, will it become more faster? Even if i get the RAM i dunno which type of RAM to get.... Please help me

i Need help on :

RAM Type for my Laptop
should i install windows xp on it

....

 

You need 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) for your notebook.
2 gig will be fine. Just by adding that your notebook would run faster.

 

i just gave you a link one 1page one for the perfect cheap ram for you

 

Are you sure it fits and its compatible? Can u also help me find one at this website www.aria.co.uk ThAnkS u Helped me alot

Will it definefly go faster on vista if i add 1GB of RAM more or 2GB of RAM?

I need to know how to put it on windows xp as well becuas if a catch a virus... THanks thanks thAnks i reapeat....

 

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Comp...00+Signature+SO-DIMM+(2x1GB)+?productId=28604


if any one of us helped you out just press the gray tree under their avitar, and type somthing then prees and rep

 

Here's what you need.
http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/Laptop/Patriot+2GB+PC2-5300+Signature+SO-DIMM+%282x1GB%29+?productId=28604

Yes ,it will go alot faster with 2gigs of ram.
Don't worry about putting on XP. If I read you right. It will only become a total mess for you to do it yourself. No, insult intended.

 

Hey, Thanks MaxPrime for helping me alot.... How about 1 GB of extra RAM? will that in prove the speed?

 

it will be a difference from 512mb
but not enough to multitask

2 gb is worth it trust us

 

i mean by : right now i have 512 MB RAM in my laptop and if i add a 1GB RAM into it.. will it make a diffrence for multitask?

 

If money is a issue.
Just add 1 gig of ram with your current stick of 512 and it should be ok. You later can add another 1 gig of ram and then it will be running at it's best.

 

ooh you will have 1.5 gb of ram which is fine for vista

but you should have 2 of the same ram just for stabilty

but 1.5 gb of ram is good alot better than 1gb and remarkble better than 512mb ram

 

Thanks Everyone...... Can you guys help me find a 1GB RAM which works on my laptop..... From -- - -- - - www.aria.co.uk

 

No problem.
Here you go. This is what you need.

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Components/Memory/Laptop/Patriot+1GB+PC2-5300+Signature+SO-DIMM+?productId=27891

 

my gateway ml3108b only came with 512mb of ram ,it took forever to start and was virtually unusable so i bought 1 gig of 667 ram , slots in under little flap on bottom now runs great on 1.5 gig ram , counter strike and w.o.w play fine online... vista uses 850mb to 950mb ram at idle...olso gateway laptops dont ship with a recovery cd u have to make one from your laptop it only took my laptop 6 mins to wright the recovery dvd ,if u format without it youll have no vista to go back to as going to xp seems to be a nightmare and windows will stop supporting xp soon.