optimizing

Hello to all here on Windows Vista Forums.

ill make this breif as possible.

Basically i want to optimize my computer.

i have already slipped in a 4GB of ram into my laptop.

i want to know what else i can do to optimize my computer
to the max.

what more can i add to it? what products to get?

please and thank you
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    G70-250US
    CPU
    HP G70 CPU: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA 4500M
    Sound Card
    Integrated Sound card
    Hard Drives
    HDD
    320GB

    HDD RPM
    5400rpm

    HDD Interface
    SATA
    Keyboard
    101-key compatible
    Other Info
    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Multimedia Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Display: 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)

    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Microprocessor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache

    Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

    Comput

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Thanks shawn i appreciate it.

i will go through that page in a minute.

but on the behalf of hardware, what can i get to
optimize my computer?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    G70-250US
    CPU
    HP G70 CPU: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA 4500M
    Sound Card
    Integrated Sound card
    Hard Drives
    HDD
    320GB

    HDD RPM
    5400rpm

    HDD Interface
    SATA
    Keyboard
    101-key compatible
    Other Info
    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Multimedia Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Display: 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)

    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Microprocessor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache

    Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

    Comput
For that, we will need you to fill in your System Specs (see How to - System Specs) so we know what you currently have.

Plus, it really depends on how and what you use your computer for to determine what would help improve doing that faster and better. :)
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Thanks shawn i will download that sysinfo tool.

Plus, it really depends on how and what you use your computer for to determine what would help improve doing that faster and better.


Im using my computer for, well recently started using it for Musical Production.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    G70-250US
    CPU
    HP G70 CPU: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA 4500M
    Sound Card
    Integrated Sound card
    Hard Drives
    HDD
    320GB

    HDD RPM
    5400rpm

    HDD Interface
    SATA
    Keyboard
    101-key compatible
    Other Info
    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Multimedia Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Display: 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)

    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Microprocessor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache

    Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

    Comput
hey shawn ive updated my specs, not sure where to find what type of motherboard i have

a lot of stuff is listed in the other info section
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    G70-250US
    CPU
    HP G70 CPU: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA 4500M
    Sound Card
    Integrated Sound card
    Hard Drives
    HDD
    320GB

    HDD RPM
    5400rpm

    HDD Interface
    SATA
    Keyboard
    101-key compatible
    Other Info
    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Multimedia Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Display: 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)

    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Microprocessor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache

    Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

    Comput
It depends on how much you wanted to spend, but I'd say that the biggest thing that would help improve the computer's performance would be to get a SSD (solid state drive) to have your Vista installed on instead of on the 5400 RPM HDD. A SSD would allow everything to be written and saved to it much faster that with the HDD.

Currently the best out there right now is a OCZ Vertex 3 SSD. It comes in different sizes to help keep the cost down.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Will your PC be connected to a Speaker System? If so may I recommend a Sound card

How many and what type of PCI/PCIe Card slots do you have?

Josh
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse
Hello Josh,

Sorry mate, but this for a G70-250US laptop. :(
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
:( That's a Shame....
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2400 @ 3.10GHz
    Motherboard
    Foxconn H67MP-S/-V/H67MP
    Memory
    8.0GB DDR3 @ 665MHz (2GBx4)
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD HD Radeon 6870
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    SMB1930NW (1440x900@60Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    977GB Seagate ST31000524AS ATA Device (SATA) + 250GB WD iSCSI attached Drive
    Case
    Novatech Night
    Keyboard
    Standard PS/2 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Dell HID-compliant mouse

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    G70-250US
    CPU
    HP G70 CPU: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4200 @ 2.00GHz
    Memory
    4.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA 4500M
    Sound Card
    Integrated Sound card
    Hard Drives
    HDD
    320GB

    HDD RPM
    5400rpm

    HDD Interface
    SATA
    Keyboard
    101-key compatible
    Other Info
    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Multimedia Drive: LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD±R/RW with Double Layer Support

    Display: 17.0” Diagonal WXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1440 x 900)

    Video Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M

    Microprocessor Cache: 1MB L2 Cache

    Video Card: Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family

    Comput
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