If so adding more won't help. And even with more ram, it's the same "speed." The 32 bit limits are well done so I won't duplicate that here.
How about a SSD? For about 120 bucks we can find 240/256GB SSDs that can really make it feel like a new PC. Same speed however.
Bob
I'm sure this question has been asked before but I'm looking for more info pertaining to my specific situation.
I have a Dell Inspiron 1520 that I got back in 2008. I'm using it as a desktop now and I've already gotten a new laptop. I'm thinking of getting a new desktop to replace the Dell, but I want to do what I can to upgrade it (if possible) before spending hundreds of dollars on a new computer.
It runs very slowly so I was thinking of adding some memory. Right now I have 2.99GB installed with an Intel Core 2 PM965. My peak memory is around 5GB, so I was thinking I should upgrade and add 2GB of RAM. However, Crucial.com says that my maximum memory is about 4.1GB.
I assume this means I can only add 1GB of RAM (from 3GB to 4GB). Will this help speed up my computer enough to make it worth it? Should I think of additional upgrades?
Or is it just best to give up the old gal and go for a new desktop? I rarely use the desktop (mainly for web browsing and burning DVDs) so I wouldn't need a top of the line computer. But right now this fossil is testing my patience.
EDIT - Crucial.com also says that my "storage" is 3GB. Does that mean anything? Is that in addition to the 3GB that's already installed, or the 4.1GB allowable?

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