Building a new computer... Need Windows XP tips... - GoFuckYourself.com

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 03:09 AM

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?

evl4fun · 06-18-2004, 03:15 AM

For sure leave system restore on....the rest, I dunno,to early/late in the day

BigVlad · 06-18-2004, 03:19 AM

Quote:

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.

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 04:00 AM

Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1956 345&rd=1

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

AdultWebGraphics · 06-18-2004, 04:21 AM

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

AdultWebGraphics · 06-18-2004, 04:22 AM

Quote:

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...1956 345&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.

Serge Litehead · 06-18-2004, 04:22 AM

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!

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 04:37 AM

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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.

NoCarrier · 06-18-2004, 04:40 AM

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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...1956 345&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

llabtaem · 06-18-2004, 04:41 AM

Quote:

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...1956 345&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

lilj · 06-18-2004, 04:42 AM

Just leave all that shit on

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 04:44 AM

Really????

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

llabtaem · 06-18-2004, 04:48 AM

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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

RightHandMan · 06-18-2004, 04:54 AM

The Best XP Tip???

GET LINUX

tgpmakers · 06-18-2004, 04:57 AM

I agree righthandman don't wreck the new computer by putting XP on it it'll just spit it out.

Put LINUX on it

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 04:58 AM

Quote:

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....

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 04:59 AM

Quote:

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...1956 345&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.

llabtaem · 06-18-2004, 05:01 AM

Quote:

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

AmyP · 06-18-2004, 05:21 AM

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...

Webasic · 06-18-2004, 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by AmyP
(2) 250GB WD 7200RPM Hard Drives

What do you need 500GB of space for?

SCtyger · 06-18-2004, 10:59 AM

TweakXP

1 MegaByte corsair ram? ... dont u think that's overkill? lol... i'm sure u meant 1GB .. which will be nice.

JSA Matt · 06-18-2004, 11:04 AM

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

directfiesta · 06-18-2004, 11:20 AM

XP will rock on that machine ... to the bottom of the lake...lol

KRosh · 06-18-2004, 11:42 AM

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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

06-18-2004, 03:09 AM	#1
AmyP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 70	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?

06-18-2004, 03:15 AM	#2
evl4fun Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: hell,uhhh errr nebraska Posts: 372	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.

06-18-2004, 04:42 AM	#11
lilj Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,536	Just leave all that shit on __________________ Does your network need a Reality Check? [ Find Out ]

06-18-2004, 04:54 AM	#14
RightHandMan Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,694	The Best XP Tip??? GET LINUX __________________

06-18-2004, 04:57 AM	#15
tgpmakers Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 575	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/

06-18-2004, 04:00 AM	#4
AmyP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 70	Here's the kit I'm going to buy. Looks like a good deal to me. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1956 345&rd=1 How much RAM will I need to add to make Windows XP Pro work well?

06-18-2004, 04:21 AM	#5
AdultWebGraphics Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 980	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

06-18-2004, 04:22 AM	#7
Serge Litehead Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind the scenes Posts: 5,190	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!

06-18-2004, 04:44 AM	#12
AmyP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 70	Really???? I have been planning some good things for this machine! I've already designed some killer case mods for it too.

06-18-2004, 05:21 AM	#19
AmyP Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 70	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...

06-18-2004, 10:59 AM	#21
SCtyger Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 564	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/

06-18-2004, 11:04 AM	#22
JSA Matt So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5,464	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

06-18-2004, 11:20 AM	#23
directfiesta Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 29,676	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 ....