How to optimize this PC ?

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  1. soamz

    soamz MDL Senior Member

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    #1 soamz, Jul 20, 2015
    Hi, I just bought a new PC 3 days, but I find it a bit slow.
    I need to attach a FullHD 42 inch TV to this monitor too, as I will be using this system for monitoring my ISP network.

    See attached current config of the PC.
    And suggest me what upgrades, I can do make the experience better and faster.

    Motherboard and processor, I cannot upgrade, You may suggest for the other variables. Capture1.PNG
     
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    mimart7 MDL Senior Member

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    #3 mimart7, Jul 20, 2015

    If you install more ram, make sure that you OS is a 64 bit version. A 32 bit OS will only recognize 3.75 GB of ram.
     
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    soamz MDL Senior Member

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    #4 soamz, Jul 20, 2015 (OP)
    I will install one 2GB RAM more, so total system becomes 4GB RAM.

    Can I clone this HDD to a SSD ?
     
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    rEApEAt MDL Senior Member

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    #5 rEApEAt, Jul 20, 2015
    Yes, and many SSDs (if not all) come with cloning software.

    Of course, a clean install would not hurt in any way.
     
  6. soamz

    soamz MDL Senior Member

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    #6 soamz, Jul 20, 2015 (OP)

    This windows 8 was licensed one, so Im waiting for windows 10 upgrade for FREE on this.
     
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    rEApEAt MDL Senior Member

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    #7 rEApEAt, Jul 20, 2015
    Then you may install the RAM, wait some days, do the upgrade in the HD and then perform a clean install in the SSD.

    Just my two cents.
     
  8. soamz

    soamz MDL Senior Member

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    #8 soamz, Jul 20, 2015 (OP)
    As per my above config, do you think a FullHD Monitor will work fine, or do I need a graphics card good one ?
     
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    rEApEAt MDL Senior Member

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    #9 rEApEAt, Jul 20, 2015
    I don't think you'll need a discrete card.
     
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  11. LatinMcG

    LatinMcG Bios Borker

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    #11 LatinMcG, Jul 20, 2015
    mobo model? has HDMI ?
    cheapo vid card with hdmi like gt 220 or 210 wont hurt but better would be fine in future other uses.