Upgrading Your Computer Hardware ..

Software of the present generation are generally abundant resource demands on the hardware to run it. This kind of software is often frustrating when run on old machines with hardware configuration mediocre.
For computer users who have deep pockets, it is easy to be tricked by buying a new computer that has a more adequate specification. But not so with those who have a limited budget. In this case, the action is often taken is to upgrade the computer system. Because of the high price of peripherals, the decision to perform the upgrade action needs to be done carefully in order to achieve optimal results as expected. Upgrade improper could mean that your investment will be wasted.
Here is presented tips to identify the problem and determine the type of upgrade is right for your hardware, including what things should be considered when performing an upgrade action.
Processesor
If the computer is likened to a human body, then the processor is the brain. Most computer processing speed based on the processor installed in it. So, if you are using a computer to run applications "heavy" that require high processing speeds, such as CAD, advanced graphics applications, or program the latest games, then upgrade the processor becomes the primary option.
Upgrade this type requires some consideration, especially regarding the configuration that has been installed previously. For users Pentium Classic / MMX for example, upgrade to Pentium II or higher processor will also require replacement mainboard. Similarly, for the upgrade of the processor series Pentium 3 to Pentium 4, also require a new mainboard suitable, while for mainboard Pentium II, especially for the last generation, is usually also support up to Pentium 3. Double-check your mainboard specifications to determine the support for processor The new to be installed.
Several other peripherals also have to be adapted to the processor installed. VGA card for example. Mainboard that supports Pentium-class processor 4 generally no longer supports AGP VGA card with the type of the old generation. Make sure you are using an AGP 4x or 8x for mainboard Pentium 4 or you will bear the risk of potentially fatal damage.
Casing and power supply also needs special attention. If you are upgrading from an old PC with AT power supply, then inevitably, you must replace the casing at the same power supply is used. Mainboard for processor type Pentium II and above using the ATX power supply types and have different layouts so there may be installed on the old PC casing (486 / Pentium Classic). Processor type Pentum 4 or Athlon / Duron require a power supply with a large enough power (350 watts). To be safe, do not try to install a processor of these types on a power supply with a power less than that.
If funds are limited, you do not need to force yourself to buy the fastest processor, but you still need to think about the ease of performing future upgrades. Do not try to save money by buying a processor that is already outdated because if one day you have to perform the upgrade, then you have to spend more money to pursue compatibility with peripherals available. To work around this, you can buy the latest generation processor, but with a lower speed. The important thing your mainboard supports processors with higher speeds, because sooner or later, one day you anyway need to upgrade again. To that end, do not forget to pay attention to the specifications chipset on your mainboard.

Adding RAM Capacity
Now if you are a user of business applications / general commercial (word processing, spreadsheet / spreadsheets, and so on), then your computer will spend more time to access the data rather than the data processing which requires a fast processor performance. In this case, the upgrade is to add the right amount of RAM installed on your system.
Applications today are generally able to work on 64 MB of RAM, but this is minimal configuration. In addition, the RAM for it also to be divided for the operating system files and DLL files and programs resident. As a result, the system was forced to use hard disk space as virtual memory. The use of Virtual Memory is too large causes system performance to be slow because of the speed of Hard Disk access is much lower than Physical Memory. Virtual memory normal big maximum is one and a half times the capacity of RAM installed on the system.
64 MB RAM capacity is considered adequate for the current size, but even then only for the operating systems Windows 9x / Me. For OS Windows XP / Windows 2000 and above, there was no choice but to put up a minimum of 128 MB of RAM, unless you have a degree of patience that is extremely high. But when there are excess funds consider using a RAM capacity of 256 MB. The bigger the better clear
The type of RAM installed should also be a concern. Today the use of RAM type SDRAM already being abandoned because of limitations when used on a system with a faster processor, such as the class Pentium 4. Instead, the available RAM types RDRAM / DDRAM. Because of the price difference is not too far away with SDRAM, it is advisable to install DDRAM, especially if you have a mainboard that supports the use of this type of RAM.
Graphics card (Graphics Card)
You already have a computer with the fastest processor and RAM capacity is abundant, but system performance still feels like a creep while the display on the screen seem stilted. In this case, you need to look at the specification graphics card (graphics card / VGA card) you are using. Such cases seem to imply that you need to replace the VGA card installed on your system with more reliable types.
In the selection of the hardware configuration that will be installed, component VGA Card is often regarded as peripheral support is not too important. This is a false assumption because the slow VGA system would not be able to match the performance of the system thus causing the bottleneck that ultimately affect the performance of your system.
Currently, the market supply of various brands and types of graphics cards. Among the many options available, we can narrow down based on the specifications we need. First we can look at the interface. Graphics card to a computer with a Pentium II processor and above generally use AGP interface, while the same peripherals to a computer with a Pentium processor generations old, usually using the PCI interface. AGP graphics card has a higher bandwidth than PCI type, thus will be able to compensate for the performance of a fast processor to be able to minimize the bottleneck. We could install a PCI graphics card in a new type of computer, but this is not recommended because this action will reduce the speed of the system in any significant degree.
In addition to the interface, we also must consider the amount of memory installed on the graphics card. The greater the memory that is attached, of course, the better. For the latest generation computer, you should use a minimum of 32 MB of memory. Large memory on the graphics card used to support the use of the resolution and the maximum number of colors. In addition, the processing of graphics routines can also be done more efficiently with an internal memory on the graphics card rather than on system memory.
Lastly, you need to pay attention to the type of GPU (graphics pocessing unit) on the graphics card of your choice. GPU is usually associated as the main chip installed on the graphics card. Component selection is closely related to the functions required of a graphics card (whether it will be used for purposes of design / CAD, multimedia, or games). You can consult the vendor or read a review of media computer to determine a graphics card that fits the needs and budget available.
Most motherboards available today have a VGA card installed onboard (built-in). It also uses a VGA memory taken from system memory (shared memory). It is mainly found in the value class mainboard aimed at consumers who are sensitive to the issue price. You see, VGA card is one component of the peripherals that are quite expensive. Unless you are sure that you do not need the VGA card is fast enough, then you can ignore this issue, but if you take advantage of applications that exploit the use of graphics (gaming or animation design), the onboard VGA is definitely not the ideal choice.
Hard Disk
Hard disk counted as a vital component in a system. In many systems that rely on data intensive processing on a large scale, high-speed hard disk to be the key of a good performance. Current hard disks available in the market is very varied, both about the capacity and price. At least there are three things that need to be considered in giving a hard disk, namely capacity, interface, and speed of rotation.
Problem capacity hard disk will certainly depend on the needs. If a few years ago with a capacity of 1.2 Gigabyte hard disk is 'luxury goods', so now tens of gigabytes of hard disk capacity is already a regular item. To select the most ideal capacity, try thorough list price offered by your vendor. Typically for a hard disk with a certain capacity, offering only the price difference is very thin with a capacity of over it. In this case, you would have to be rational to seek the greatest capacity where the price difference is still quite far above capacity.
About the interface used, an outline of currently available two types of interfaces for the hard disk is ATA / Ultra ATA and SCSI. The most common interface for personal purposes is Ultra ATA. Hard disks that use this interface is divided into ATA 100 and ATA 133. Figures 100 and 133 show the data transfer speed. The ATA 133 to be faster. SCSI hard disk while it is more widely used for servers or systems that require a hard disk very quickly. Because the price is quite expensive, so this interface is rarely used for personal purposes.
Last question rotational speed. What is meant in this case is the rotation speed of data storage disk (platter) on the hard disk. Hard disk rotation speed correlated with the speed of data access. The higher the rotational speed of a hard disk (expressed in RPM, Race Per Minutes / revolutions per minute), then access will be faster. Currently, for the Ultra ATA interface, available speed 5400 and 7200 RPM. There are also vendors that offer up to 9500 RPM rotational speed, although still rare. For personal purposes, the actual RPM 5400 is sufficient, but if the budget available is quite loose, there is no harm in buying that RPM was higher.
Other Peripheral
Some types of peripherals directly affect system performance, while others only serve as complementary facilities without any influence on the speed. Many PC users who are stuck to upgrade by installing a peripheral-peripheral to the specifications that are not so required. This is actually a waste considering the amount of funds spent is not worth the benefit gained. Choose peripherals that fit your needs, do not need to pursue sky-high specification as advertised vendors when you really do not need it.
If you need a modem with a higher speed, it is only natural because it will affect the cost of credit to be issued for online to the Internet, but if you choose a modem from famous brands with a myriad of features that do not really need, it is clearly redundant. Similarly, the sound card. If you are not an audiophile (audio maniac) and only has a pair of small speakers to play MP3 as typing when his friend, is not necessary to spend lots of money to buy a sound card that is "wow". Almost all the mainboard that exists today has been packed with the internal audio chip that is sufficient so that no longer fitted with a sound card.
Another example is the CD-ROM. Although the CD-ROM is now available up to 52x speed, but if your old CD-ROM 24x speed is still working normally and able to handle a good job, why should you upgrade? Use your money wisely!

Whatever eliminate viruses that infect computer (Windows XP) You On Easy and Inexpensive (Without Anti-Virus)

When a few years or months ago, when Brontok virus and its variants attack and booming throughout Indonesia., Including especially in Yogyakarta, many of my friends were confused and panicked because anti-virus ternamanya not able to detect this virus. Similarly, the local viruses are increasingly implicated in Yogyakarta that time. And it turns out I was then experiencing, my computer is finally affected also the time (I think it was because I deliberately, want to prove, he he he).I until now still faithfully use Norton AntiVirus 2005, which still keeps me definitionnya virus updates every week, but when boomin local virus occurs, norton I was not able to detect the presence of the virus. And some times also the local virus get into my computer. Well, as long as I am using Widows XP, I have the most effective tricks to eliminate the virus or local eradicate this virus in a fast, simple and easy. And tips and tricks have always managed to save my computer from damage due to viruses. Whatever the type of virus.From some of my readings about how to eliminate a virus I got from internet sites such as vaksin.com, I often do not even implement the advice given in the guidelines to eliminate the virus. Often the advice eliminate the virus given by some antivirus sites even tell us to turn off the feature restore point and go into safe mode. So from there then we try to remove the virus manually. This of course requires more skill and often tiring and confusing for beginners like me.Then what I do. I often suspect my computer when exposed to the virus. My computer worked not as usual alias become very slow or I can also find specific files that are suspicious. Usually those files ending in .exe. Contohlah case iconnya brontok the same as Windows XP folder but has the type of application and the file extension exe. This is only one example. I'm really sure, if you are already familiar with the computer that accompany almost every week of your activities, an unusual small changes that occur in your computer you can know.New this week I was also exposed to the virus that I do not know what exactly, even the name alone does not know. Anti-virus I was not able to detect. This is because I download a file from a website hacking, shape zip file. When I extract did not happen anything, but when the file I want to try running and then I double click, eh did not turn up anything. Even then I was always more processors work above 80%. The result of my computer slowing down. Although no files are destroyed because of this virus, but the infection that affects the work of my processor-which was already small, it makes me even more uncomfortable.Because I think this virus had entered into memory, I turn off my manually (not through the shut down but I immediately turn off by pressing the power button long). In my thinking maybe this way the virus can be lost from memory and when switched on viruses do not work anymore.Unfortunately, the way I often do with a virus that commonly infects the memory is not successful. Usually by manually working directly off the virus can be stopped and we just delete the virus (using shift delete, not delete usual). Then the last way I have often used to overcome all kinds of viruses I do.I turn off my antivirus. Then go to the application:Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> System Tools >> System RestoreThis is what I normally do when I have wits to overcome the virus. A little note about System Restore. System Restore is a function to restore your settings to normal as usage time you choose. Each time you install or uninstall software, usually Setting System Restore will save your time before you mengistal or uninstalling the software. In this way each extension exe or any application that is installed afterward will be eliminated or removed. Including the Windows Registry you will be right again. This is what can make the virus disappear from your computer.This way you would not require the installation of anti-virus on your computer. But often there are some viruses which automatically turns off the function restore point. If this happens do manual shutdown via the power button or unplug wrote your cable, or turn off the power term (with the risk of the possibility of a corrupted file, but usually does not happen anyway), then boot from safe mode and restore from there to the setting before exposure to the virus. Usually succeed anyway, especially for brontok always successful. I also wonder the eagle is easily recognized visually why how could this virus, probably for the novice times huh? Ah do not know me.Curiously, I rarely find tips and tricks dikajian antivirus sites. Instead they sent deadly restore feature, then with a fairly complicated way described ways of eliminating the virus manually. And of course, then ducked we better buy and wear their antivirus which they claim has been able to detect and eliminate the virus. Maybe this is a trick bisni them anyway.Ohya, just info. It would be better if you save your document on a different disk partition, because the virus usually attacks the C partition where your windows system works. This way, if your computer is severe and can not be returned due to a virus, you simply re-install (format and reinstall) your windows again. Of course format and install on the partition C. Thus your data in other partitions is not lost. Thus my advice.Free greeting Virus

Tips on Selecting a Processor & Mainboard and assemble

 

Choosing Mainboard Processor and it is sometimes complicated because of too many brands and types on the market. Check out our article below as a guide for you to choose the processor and mainboard that suit your needs.How to Select Processor?Although the market there are many brands of processors that are circulating, but we try to narrow the choices by dividing it into two parts. It is based on availability and need. The first part is the Intel Pentium 4 processor family and that both the AMD Athlon 64 Family.Both the processor brand is the brand's most sought-after and used by most people and both have several features that are quite different. Among them are Intel use long instruction pipelines are designed to produce superhigh-scale clock speed. While at AMD itself does not use these features, but rather use the features Instruction shorter pipelines that produce good efficiency, but unfortunately could not produce a high speed scale. For the general public must have two things would be confusing, so we'll try to explain how the advantages and kerurangan of each brand processor.Intel Pentium 4 FamilyCommonly called Pentium 4. Although in one family but have a different speed. Likewise, the socket being used. Most used version Pentium 4 is using the socket 478. In its latest version has been using socket LGA 775 motherboards to support some of the latest release.PrescottIs the first generation Pentium 4 that has 1 MB of L2 cache and has a speed of 3.8 GHz. However, in this processor has a significant constraint, which has a fairly high heat. And the processor does not support the operating system and 64-bit applications. The good aspect, this processor does have a good performance to support the needs multiaplikasi and gaming.Pentium 4 Extreme EditionIs a premium line of processors from Intel, for desktop PC CPU. Most recently also been using socket LGA 775 and goes above 3.46 GHz with 512 K L2 cache features coupled with 2 MB L3 cache and a FSB of 1066 MHz. He is also available in a 64-bit CPU.Pentium DIntel CPU family that has a dual-core architecture. Some series are already available, including the Pentium D 840, 830, and 820 are clocked from 2.80 to 3.20 GHz with a 800 MHz FSB. With its L2 cache 2 × 1 Mb. With dual-core processors, expected to perform data processing with a shorter time. In addition, this processor has been equipped with EMT64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology) that supports the operating system and 64-bit applications.If you are interested in purchasing the output processor Intel Pentium D processor line apparently is an ideal choice. Dual-core and 64-bit support as the main reason. Because the future of all applications and the operating system will use 64-bit. In addition to the sale price is quite relevant processor, which is about US $ 279.AMD Athlon 64 FamilyAMD has three types of processors with different performance. Namely, Athlon 64 and FX Series, also Sempron. Although the three have the same basic technology, but some of the features and prices offered have significant differences.Basically, the AMD Athlon 64 processor is capable of producing a high speed to applications that use a lot of floating point and needs a large bandwidth. Why is that?AMD Athlon 64In this processor has two versions. The first version of which still use single-channel memory. Namely Athlon 64 using socket 75. While the latter using socket 939 and already has a dual-channel memory technology. For the price, of course Athlon 64 754 have a cheaper price than the 939. Both have 1 MB of L2 cache, while the speed offered range from 2.4 GHz to 3.0 GHz.Athlon 64 FXThis processor is a processor that is most appropriate to support the gamers, because in addition equipped with 1 MB L2 cache with the lowest speed offered by 2.6 GHz. On both output processor AMD Athlon 64 or Athlon 64 FX supports applications and 64-bit operating system. And now AMD has released dual-core processor, the AMD Athlon 64 X2, still use socket 939.Core Logic ChipsetAs we mentioned at the beginning, one part to choose a motherboard that is used in addition to determining processor, core logic chipset is also the part that is no less important for consideration. Why is that?If the motherboard is likened to a city, then the core logic chipset is a local government that is doing the setting flow of information. The chipset has a vital task. He will command what is to be done by the USB port, also determines how quickly the system to access the memory. Thus the function of core logic chipset is critical to support the performance of the computer.Today, some motherboard using two scenarios are quite different. The first scenario is a motherboard designed for Intel Pentium 4. Still adopt the old way, that is using memory controller is embedded in the Northbridge chipset.In this scenario the chipset on the motherboard served as well as the memory controller which is the engine controller to manage all the needs that exist. The memory controller is located on the northbridge chipset which is the relative distance is not too far from the processor. The goal is to produce a large memory bus bandwidth.The second scenario is the motherboard for the AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX and Athlon 64 X2 which have much difference with Intel. On the AMD Athlon 64 motherboard, memory controller is no longer found in the Northbridge chipset, but rather transferred to the processor.In this condition, the bus memory controller can be as fast as the speed of the processor core. Thus, making a couple gigahertz fast so as to produce a performance that is much faster than the first scenario.However, this is not an absolute victory, because the magnitude of which is owned by AMD performance lacking in flexibility.Intel does have a pretty good flexibility. For example, if you now buy an Intel Pentium 4, you can use the processor on the motherboard that uses DDR400. Similarly to the motherboard DDR2 / 800even for DDR3 motherboard, which will soon be launched.It does not happen if you use the AMD Athlon 64 FX 64 or because the controller is tied to the memory technology alone. So you have to adjust the memory you use in accordance with an integrated controller contained within the processor.That is one reason why until now still adopt AMD 400. Because DDR memory technology in addition to want to continue to provide flexibility to customers, AMD also consider the ability of the resulting memory bandwidth DDR 400 is still able to handle all the needs of today's computing processes.Although all chipset refers to the memory controller, but the core logic chipset itself has some very important functions. Namely the performance of USB, hard disk, and how quickly and VGA PCI slot (AGP or PCIe x16) can transfer data.Developments last ChipsetIntelligenceFor now Intel has launched a motherboard with the 955X and 945P chipsets supporting DDR2 / 667, and expressly left DDR400. But on this chipset, the most favored is the ability chipset supports dual-core processor.nVIDIAAfter it was at odds with Intel, nVIDIA chipsets now can be coupled with Intel processors. By trying to put out the newest chipset nVIDIA nForce4 Intel Edition. Previously attended a similar chipset for Athlon 64. On the basis of the chipset supports SLI technology, and equipped with a SATA 3 GB also Firewall. Unfortunately, there is no certainty of nVIDIA, on the chipset support for dual-core processor.VIADespite that one manufacturer is somewhat slower than both manufacturers develop technologies that we have mentioned above, but VIA has released the VIA PT984 Pro. The uniqueness of this chipset is that it can run the PCI Express x16 video card also AGP 8x. Both can be run simultaneously and supports dual monitors. However, it is different with SLI. Because the SLI configuration, capable of dividingbandwidth data from two video cards. In addition, VIA gives two options, namely DDR400 and DDR2 memory 667 so that it can adjust to their needs.After we give some tips to choose the processor, then we will give also you how to choose the right chipset.- The first thing you should consider is the type of chipset used. Do not be fooled by the names of the unique products. Some manufacturers deliberately use a unique name to attract buyers. But not infrequently results and performance that has less to its name.- Pay attention to the speed interconnection between northbride with the southbridge chipset. Using the minimum speed is 133 MB / s. Several new products have been able to reach the 2 GB / s. Which should be required, it is a difficult question. For the needs of the 'normal' 800 MB / s up to 1 GB / s is quite adequate. You also need consideration for chipset configuration if there are 4 PCI Express X1 in a sourthbridge, you will need 1-2 GB / s connections to support bandwidth appropriate, but if there is only X1 lines are connected directly to the northbridge, the interconnection is not you need.- Note the southbrigde chipset, motherboard manufacturers can easily swap chipsets with the other chipsets. And if that happens, then some of the features of the fewer and limited. Therefore you should pay attentioncorrectly.- Similar to selecting a motherboard, to select the proper chipset you also need a second opinion to provide a proper reference. Therefore you can get from some of the reviews in the media about the chipset so you do not regret later on.After everything we explain, then you live determines the choice and survivors build a new computer. Hopefully, with this guide, you are not stuck in the vote.INSTALLATION TIPS MOTHERBOARDReplacing the motherboard is not something difficult. Not required diploma or intelligence genius to be able to do so. But only need to require thoroughness and willingness. To do this, we will provide a guide for you.1. Special attention for the jumpers.Up to now there is no standard layout for the jumpers on the motherboard. This is because industrial motherboard manufacturer, has its own layout design. Although not conspicuous among each manufacturer. However, for the first time you install the motherboard, we recommend reading the manuals. Because not all products motherboard, have shown a clear explanation text on the motherboard PCB. Do not guess on this.2. Technology screws.Quite difficult to determine the right category for it. Before installing the motherboard, most of the screw casing fitted quite a lot. Optimize use. Keep all point hole screws fastening the motherboard installed. Thus, the motherboard can be installed closely in the casing. But certainly not the origin pairs. Adjust the length and size of the screws match the holes used.3. Use I / O Shield.An iron plate that works to close the gap that exists between the input / output connectors on the motherboard. By pairing the iron plate, in addition to the computer will look neat, the computer also will be closed so as not be penetrated by dirt or insects. I / O Shield is typically provided in the sales package of a motherboard. Specific shape, adjusted to the availability of I / O on the motherboard in question. Should not use the I / O shield for the other motherboard, because it can block I / O available.4. Select the appropriate port.Assuming that the pair of SATA or PATA drive into any connector will make your system booting. Some motherboard provides a RAID controller for SATA / PATA. For this, requires a driver that is usually included in a diskette. You must first install the new Windows XP you can boot. You should also do the setting of the first of the RAID BIOS and address to be used on PATA hard drive.5. Adjust RAM.Previously, many people say that to run a dual-channel, simply by placing a memory in accordance with the color. If you install memory in the first blue slot, the memory must be so. But what if the motherboard has 4 memory slots with the same color? The answer can be found in the motherboard manual. If you do not get the right configuration for dual-channel memory, the system will likely experience significant performance degradation.6. Use the appropriate power connector.In the latest motherboard uses a different connector with the foregoing. Therefore, plug all power connectors that are applicable to that contained in the motherboard, do not ever combine the two into one power plug, because it can cause fatal damage.7. Installation processor.This is the hardest part in the installation of the motherboard. Because if you mistakenly install your processor is not likely to be damaged. In the old motherboard, you need tools to help screwdriver to remove the hook heatsink. And not a few who have a high degree of difficulty. Therefore if you are still using the old motherboard with a socket (Socket A, socket and 478) should be careful. At present the motherboard (socket 775, 754, and 939) arguably can be directly installed without having to use a screwdriver tools. Hook heatsink is much more easily operated, rather than processor earlier times.