I have an Acer Aspire One Netbook, and recently questioned why it's always so slow.
Specs*
1.33 Ghz dual-core AMD C-60 with Radeon HD Graphics
2.0 GB of Ram (1.73 usable)
Windows 7 64-bit.
It's the same specs it came with, I'm unsure of the rest of the specs.
But to address the issue with the RAM...
I did a little number crunching using Windows Task Manager, freezing the data (so I could record it all.
The amount of physical memory being used was only about 500MB, recorded as 71% usage
After crunching some numbers, this means my maximum memory is between 700-800MB, correct?
I did a quick ram boost (using Kingsoft PC Doctor, basically, it frees up unused RAM)
Which released about 230 MB of RAM.
I'm still looking for the other half my RAM, as I find it hard to believe my laptop can't handle it.
To clarify a few things, Often times, my CPU usage and RAM Usage will max out. (normallly separate cases respectively, it doesn't usually get to the point where they both are maxed out.)
That's why I need more RAM, what my netbook is doing is too much for the limited RAM.
I would like to point out (if it isn't obvious) that my understanding of computer tech is very limited, I know some things, but I'm still a novice.
I've ran full antivirus scans daily, so it shouldn't be a virus/malware/etc.
If anyone could help me increase the performance WITHOUT making physical repairs to the laptop, (i.e., opening it up and installing parts) I would be much happier.
Thanks in advance,
~Selias
Specs*
1.33 Ghz dual-core AMD C-60 with Radeon HD Graphics
2.0 GB of Ram (1.73 usable)
Windows 7 64-bit.
It's the same specs it came with, I'm unsure of the rest of the specs.
But to address the issue with the RAM...
I did a little number crunching using Windows Task Manager, freezing the data (so I could record it all.
The amount of physical memory being used was only about 500MB, recorded as 71% usage
After crunching some numbers, this means my maximum memory is between 700-800MB, correct?
I did a quick ram boost (using Kingsoft PC Doctor, basically, it frees up unused RAM)
Which released about 230 MB of RAM.
I'm still looking for the other half my RAM, as I find it hard to believe my laptop can't handle it.
To clarify a few things, Often times, my CPU usage and RAM Usage will max out. (normallly separate cases respectively, it doesn't usually get to the point where they both are maxed out.)
That's why I need more RAM, what my netbook is doing is too much for the limited RAM.
I would like to point out (if it isn't obvious) that my understanding of computer tech is very limited, I know some things, but I'm still a novice.
I've ran full antivirus scans daily, so it shouldn't be a virus/malware/etc.
If anyone could help me increase the performance WITHOUT making physical repairs to the laptop, (i.e., opening it up and installing parts) I would be much happier.
Thanks in advance,
~Selias