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  • AmyP
    Registered User
    • Apr 2004
    • 70
    #1

    Building a new computer... Need Windows XP tips...

    I'm building a new computer this weekend. Please hit me with tips about how to optimize Windows XP Pro for best performance.

    (1) Should I let Windows manage memory, or should I set it manually?

    (2) Should I turn System Restore ON or OFF?

    (3) Any other tweaks I should look at?
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    • evl4fun
      Confirmed User
      • Jul 2003
      • 372
      #2
      For sure leave system restore on....the rest, I dunno,to early/late in the day

      If you spend all day worrying about what happened yesterday.....then tommorow will suck too.

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        • BigVlad
          Confirmed User
          • Mar 2004
          • 703
          #3
          Originally posted by AmyP
          I'm building a new computer this weekend. Please hit me with tips about how to optimize Windows XP Pro for best performance.

          (1) Should I let Windows manage memory, or should I set it manually?

          (2) Should I turn System Restore ON or OFF?

          (3) Any other tweaks I should look at?
          1) don't do it , until you are professional.
          2)if you back up daily , turn it off.
          3) get a solid hardware , and forget about optimizing software.

          Old school , new school need to learn up , www.FastSize.com !

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            • AmyP
              Registered User
              • Apr 2004
              • 70
              #4
              Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

              http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...101956345&rd=1

              How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?

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                • AdultWebGraphics
                  Confirmed User
                  • Oct 2001
                  • 980
                  #5
                  Go buy the latest edition of Maximum PC at a bookstore, the entire mag this month is on how to make XP run faster and look cooler

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                    • AdultWebGraphics
                      Confirmed User
                      • Oct 2001
                      • 980
                      #6
                      Originally posted by AmyP
                      Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

                      http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...101956345&rd=1

                      How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?

                      HAHA nevermind my last post, get win 3.1 for that beast.

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                        • Serge Litehead
                          Confirmed User
                          • Dec 2002
                          • 5190
                          #7
                          first thing i do whenever i have new xp setup is right mouse click on my computer / properties / advanced
                          and set to "adjust for best performance" - this removes all the fancy stuff, i never liked the blue toolbar anyway.

                          then i fire up windows explorer (winkey-E)
                          in view - status bar on, the folder view must be detailed for me
                          in tools - folder options / view i check 'remeber each folders view' - in case in some folders i set thumbs view
                          hit apply and then hit apply for all folders

                          that's all.

                          have a good day!

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                            • AmyP
                              Registered User
                              • Apr 2004
                              • 70
                              #8
                              Originally posted by holograph
                              first thing i do whenever i have new xp setup is right mouse click on my computer / properties / advanced
                              and set to "adjust for best performance" - this removes all the fancy stuff, i never liked the blue toolbar anyway.

                              then i fire up windows explorer (winkey-E)
                              in view - status bar on, the folder view must be detailed for me
                              in tools - folder options / view i check 'remeber each folders view' - in case in some folders i set thumbs view
                              hit apply and then hit apply for all folders

                              that's all.

                              have a good day!
                              Rock on! Good tips. I'll take your advice for sure.

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                                • NoCarrier
                                  We need more free porn
                                  • Mar 2002
                                  • 16356
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by AmyP
                                  Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

                                  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...101956345&rd=1

                                  How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?
                                  LOL!

                                  Yup.. Like the other guy said, you will need Windows 3.1

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                                    • llabtaem
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Feb 2004
                                      • 969
                                      #10
                                      Originally posted by AmyP
                                      Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

                                      http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...101956345&rd=1

                                      How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?
                                      That hardware is older than my grandmother. Even at $8.00 - shitty deal LOL

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                                        • lilj
                                          Confirmed User
                                          • Dec 2003
                                          • 1536
                                          #11
                                          Just leave all that shit on

                                          Does your network need a Reality Check? [ Find Out ]

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                                            • AmyP
                                              Registered User
                                              • Apr 2004
                                              • 70
                                              #12
                                              Really????

                                              I have been planning some good things for this machine! I've already designed some killer case mods for it too.

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                                                • llabtaem
                                                  Confirmed User
                                                  • Feb 2004
                                                  • 969
                                                  #13
                                                  Originally posted by AmyP
                                                  Really????

                                                  I have been planning some good things for this machine! I've already designed some killer case mods for it too.
                                                  Re-read the product description:

                                                  "This is a build your own computer kit with a intel 486 chip running at 75mhz it has a 200 watt popwer supply floppy drive and hard drive works great all you need is a case the hard drive is a maxtor that boots to a Dos bashed program ???? i don't know what it is so don't ask but its a great way to learn how to build a computer and not spend 800.00 dollers and then fri the mother board."

                                                  The KEY bad points are as follows:

                                                  486
                                                  75mhz
                                                  200 watt

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                                                    • RightHandMan
                                                      Confirmed User
                                                      • Jul 2003
                                                      • 1694
                                                      #14
                                                      The Best XP Tip???

                                                      GET LINUX

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                                                        • tgpmakers
                                                          Confirmed User
                                                          • Feb 2004
                                                          • 575
                                                          #15
                                                          I agree righthandman don't wreck the new computer by putting XP on it it'll just spit it out.

                                                          Put LINUX on it
                                                          http://www.tgpmakers.com/

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                                                            • AmyP
                                                              Registered User
                                                              • Apr 2004
                                                              • 70
                                                              #16
                                                              Originally posted by RightHandMan
                                                              The Best XP Tip???

                                                              GET LINUX
                                                              I wish I knew more about Linux. I'm afraid it won't be 100% compatible with all the stuff I do. I'm concerned about the learning curve & time involved with that. I've heard good things about Linux, but....

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                                                                • AmyP
                                                                  Registered User
                                                                  • Apr 2004
                                                                  • 70
                                                                  #17
                                                                  Originally posted by AmyP
                                                                  Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

                                                                  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...101956345&rd=1

                                                                  How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?
                                                                  Just in case it's not clear...I was joking about this.

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                                                                    • llabtaem
                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                      • Feb 2004
                                                                      • 969
                                                                      #18
                                                                      Originally posted by AmyP
                                                                      Just in case it's not clear...I was joking about this.
                                                                      Even after rereading the whole thread... it wasn't

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                                                                        • AmyP
                                                                          Registered User
                                                                          • Apr 2004
                                                                          • 70
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Here's what I'm atually getting.....

                                                                          Chaintech 9CJS Zenith MB (i875P chipset)
                                                                          Intel P4 3.2Ghz 800MHz FSB 512 Cache CPU
                                                                          ATI Radeon 9600XT 128MB
                                                                          1MB Cosair PC-3200 RAM
                                                                          NEC 2500-A 8X DVD+RW/-RW
                                                                          Sony 52x32x52x16 Combo Drive
                                                                          (2) 250GB WD 7200RPM Hard Drives

                                                                          I'm actually building 2 machines. The second one is exactly the same as the first, except it will only have one hard drive.

                                                                          I really like that MB because it's LOADED with features. The breakout box and remote control sold me on it.


                                                                          I do still need your Windows XP tips though...if they haven't already been covered, that is...

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                                                                            • Webasic
                                                                              Confirmed User
                                                                              • Feb 2004
                                                                              • 1889
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Originally posted by AmyP
                                                                              (2) 250GB WD 7200RPM Hard Drives
                                                                              What do you need 500GB of space for?

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                                                                                • SCtyger
                                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                                  • May 2003
                                                                                  • 564
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  TweakXP

                                                                                  1 MegaByte corsair ram? ... dont u think that's overkill? lol... i'm sure u meant 1GB .. which will be nice.
                                                                                  http://www.silvercash.com/

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                                                                                    • JSA Matt
                                                                                      So Fucking Banned
                                                                                      • Aug 2003
                                                                                      • 5464
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      After every restore, I install TweakUI and remove all the processor hungry crap that I don't need. Also remove window animations of any kind.

                                                                                      http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx

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                                                                                        • directfiesta
                                                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                          • Oct 2002
                                                                                          • 30191
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          XP will rock on that machine ... to the bottom of the lake...lol
                                                                                          I know that Asspimple is stoopid ... As he says, it is a FACT !

                                                                                          But I can't figure out how he can breathe or type , at the same time ....

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                                                                                            • KRosh
                                                                                              So Fucking Outlawed
                                                                                              • Nov 2001
                                                                                              • 5114
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by AmyP
                                                                                              Here's what I'm atually getting.....


                                                                                              1MB Cosair PC-3200 RAM
                                                                                              1MB ... wow that's a lot of RAM


                                                                                              I personally do not like Corsair RAM .. i have had too many problems with them

                                                                                              Here are some cool XP options

                                                                                              http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/d...powertoys.mspx
                                                                                              Last edited by KRosh; 06-18-2004, 10:43 AM.
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