will adding memory help?

[jfrog]

I have a Toshiba sattelite laptop with 1.6Ghz processor, noticed there is only one memory card of 512 (system properties reads 448mb of RAM)
If I added to the other slot would this speed up my computer?

[DFWminis]

Yes it would.

[Sgt Beavis]

Usually I would tell you that it depends on what you are doing with your system. But if you have only 512, then I would say almost definitely.

In fact, if I were you I would check to see what the max memory is for your laptop. Usually it is 2 to 3GB is the max for a laptop that old. That kind of memory is cheap so you should take advantage of it.

[Gargamel]

usually i would tell you that it depends on what you are doing with your system. But if you have only 512, then i would say almost definitely.

In fact, if i were you i would check to see what the max memory is for your laptop. Usually it is 2 to 3gb is the max for a laptop that old. That kind of memory is cheap so you should take advantage of it.

^^^this^^^

[jfrog]

thanks

[Tx Redneck]

If you'll post the model number, we can advise you on what to get, how much and where. I normally would have one go to http://www.crucial.com and run their scan tool to get specifics on speed and amount but the site is down ATM.

[ceyko]

No bad advice given in this thread, only thing I have to add is that with a laptop that old - it is possible the memory maybe a little pricey. If that's the case it may make more sense to hold out for a new laptop.

[bjtheman1]

Definitely max out your memory, I have an older Compaq Presario I still use off & on. I was going to get rid of it and buy a new one till I checked the memory and it too had only 512MB. I upgraded up to 2GB the max and it's like a new laptop. A great cheap thing you can do to make it better

[Tx Redneck]

Adding a faster, high capacity hdd will help w/speed too.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0345754

They'll price match newegg for a lil savings.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152236

[ceyko]

Especially if that turd has a 4200 rpm drive

[Tx Redneck]

Especially if that turd has a 4200 rpm drive

Even if it was a 5400 rpm Hard drive, the 1 I linked to has a 16 meg cache would make a tremendous difference over a standard notebook drive

[ceyko]

Even if it was a 5400 rpm Hard drive, the 1 I linked to has a 16 meg cache would make a tremendous difference over a standard notebook drive

Yeah, I agree and have been there done that as well. Just those 4200 rpm drives are such an ass whip. Even the 5400 are somewhat doable in comparison.

[Tx Redneck]

Yeah, I agree and have been there done that as well. Just those 4200 rpm drives are such an ass whip. Even the 5400 are somewhat doable in comparison.

I know that's right. my father in law gave me an old ibm thinkpad with a 4200 rpm drive that sounded like it had bb's loose inside of it but still worked correctly.

[jfrog]

just bought a 1gb card for $25, how do i find out what type of hard drive i have? are they hard to install? i know for sure i need a new battery.

[Tx Redneck]

What model Toshiba Satellite is it.