Lack of hard disk space and RAM in a computer is the main problem of all owners of relatively old PCs. It is not difficult to increase both types of memory. But this requires certain financial investments.
Instructions
Step 1
Let's deal with the hard drive first. This situation has two development paths: either you buy a new hard drive that will replace the old one, or you install both hard drives at the same time.
Step 2
Before purchasing a new hard drive, check the specifications of the existing one. Pay attention to the type of connection of the hard drive to the motherboard. These can be IDE and SATA ports. Note that a new IDE hard drive can be plugged into the ribbon cable to the DVD drive. The fact is that in the transitional models of motherboards, both of the above connectors are used.
Step 3
If you decide to completely replace the hard drive, then you will have to install the operating system on a new hard drive. If you want to use both drives, then you just need to connect the second hard drive to the motherboard and set the boot priority from the first hard drive in BIOS.
Step 4
Now let's turn our attention to RAM. Everything is much more complicated here. First, you need to find out the type of memory supported: DIMM, DDR1, 2, or 3. Second, examine the specifications of the motherboard. Find out the maximum amount of memory it can handle. Pay attention to the clock speed of the memory boards.
Step 5
Consider another important parameter: the capabilities of the operating system. The fact is that Windows XP does not support more than 3 GB of RAM, so it is simply unreasonable to install two 2 GB sticks. The situation is similar with the 32-bit version of the Windows 7 operating system.
Step 6
If you are planning to purchase new boards and disable old ones, then we recommend using similar models. The bottom line is that a pair of two XGB boards will run 20% faster than a single 2XGB board. Choose the option that suits you and install the boards into special connectors on the motherboard. Naturally, all operations for replacing devices must be carried out with the computer turned off.
