New computer problem?

[leo33]

just picked up a Dell 620. the problem is that it runs slower than my 9yr old computer that it replaced. any ideas on reminding the issue?

Thanks

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by leo33

just picked up a Dell 620. the problem is that it runs slower than my 9yr old computer that it replaced. any ideas on reminding the issue?

Thanks

limited ram because you may have thought you where getting a " deal " windows 7 = min 6 GB or ram as far as i am concerned i would run nothing less then 8Gb

also down load a free tool call PC decrapfier, you can get it at softpedia or major geeks it will take out the bloatware dell loves to load up in it.

[leo33]

Thanks Skippy.
i picked up the Dell on CNET's recommendation for a budget computer.we mainly use it for surfing the web but damn is it slow.
Thanks again.

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by leo33

Thanks Skippy.
i picked up the Dell on CNET's recommendation for a budget computer.we mainly use it for surfing the web but damn is it slow.
Thanks again.

No problem check out newegg.com great ram specials there, i know a few other guys here like other sites but i have never had a issue with them and the cust service. If you need help picking out ram let me know i will help just pm me
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[iamskippy]

I guess i have 1 more question for you, are you using this wirelessly? Are you noticing speed decreases online? Or in general?
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[leo33]

I'm running a cable and yes the speed drops online. even worse if i open a second window.


Thank you

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by leo33

I'm running a cable and yes the speed drops online. even worse if i open a second window.


Thank you

ok to recap, you are hard lines not wireless, what level of inet service do you have?

[leo33]

the top residential Comcast.

if it helps it seems to get worse the longer I'm online. overheating?

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by leo33

the top residential Comcast.

if it helps it seems to get worse the longer I'm online. overheating?

possible but doubtful, however can you tell me how much ram you have in the unit? did you also activate the Norton that came with it?

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

limited ram because you may have thought you where getting a " deal " windows 7 = min 6 GB or ram as far as i am concerned i would run nothing less then 8Gb

also down load a free tool call PC decrapfier, you can get it at softpedia or major geeks it will take out the bloatware dell loves to load up in it.

6GB min?Nothing less than 8GB?

My desktop runs Win7(64) insane on 3GB.If you need more than 3GB you're machine has a problem.

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by basswipe

6GB min?Nothing less than 8GB?

My desktop runs Win7(64) insane on 3GB.If you need more than 3GB you're machine has a problem.

i disagree, if you are running out of the box security software with multiple profiles 4 Gb will get destroyed.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by iamskippy

i disagree, if you are running out of the box security software with multiple profiles 4 Gb will get destroyed.

Out of the box security.Oopsy.

2gb will run Winbloze7 with all the opensource security you could possibly imagine and the free crap will beat anything you paid for.

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by basswipe

6GB min?Nothing less than 8GB?

My desktop runs Win7(64) insane on 3GB.If you need more than 3GB you're machine has a problem.

You are incorrect sir, on multiple levels

It should run decent but not insane (my computer is pretty close to insane @ i5 2500K, 16GBRAM). There are other factors such as integrated video, disk speeds, bloatware, and just about anything norton or new and improved to crap it out.

Originally Posted by iamskippy

i disagree, if you are running out of the box security software with multiple profiles 4 Gb will get destroyed.

Yep.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by JohnR

You are incorrect sir, on multiple levels

Nope I'm not.It runs INSANE.If you need more than 3gbs to run Win7 INSANE then your machine has problems.

Iamskippy has issues.

Then again I graduated and have been running some flavor of a Linux OS for the past 15yrs!But then again I offered advice and once more was crapped upon for offering advice.LINUX!!!!!!!!!

[Padawan]

I hate computers..

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by basswipe

Nope I'm not.It runs INSANE.If you need more than 3gbs to run Win7 INSANE then your machine has problems.

Iamskippy has issues.

Then again I graduated and have been running some flavor of a Linux OS for the past 15yrs!But then again I offered advice and once more was crapped upon for offering advice.LINUX!!!!!!!!!

I think we have significant differences of opinion on what "insane" means. I'm not trying to knock you down or insult you under any manner. I know that even a quick machine with W7 and 3gb or memory will be good and I know some will be crappy. I also know that with 64bit and 16GB of ram - I scream - and thats with only a 5770 vidcard

Originally Posted by Padawan

I hate computers..

You suck

[Striperknight]

A Dell d620 is from 2005 -2006 vintage.

[iamskippy]

Originally Posted by basswipe

Iamskippy has issues!

Look i am not trying to messure e peens here how ever john hit it on the head once again, perception of running insane is in the eye of the beholder however, the " deal " machines are just that old in many cases the only savior is to upgrade ram and lean it out do to hardware restrictions.

Sorry if i offended you but facts are specs are specs
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[timmah]

Buy a Mac LOL, I have a dual core 2ghz with 2GB ram 2 21 inch monitiors, and have Photoshop with 12 files open, Illustrator with 10 files open, Indesign with 6 files open, Acrobat pro with 22 files open, Dreamweaver with 6 files open, Filezilla, Chrome with 6 tabs, Xerox command workstation all running with no problems perfectly speedily.

Windows sucks, Bloated Lazy Programmers.