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Tips to Lower SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
SNR is the abbreviation for Signal-Noise-Ratio, and refers to the ratio between the signal strength and the electrical interference, or “noise”, in the lines that you use to transfer data between outside networks and your PC. The lower the value of SNR, the higher will be the speed of data transfer. However, you may often [...]
Physical vs Software Speed Limitations
Ports provide a vital interface between devices and personal computers but they sometimes have their setbacks that curtail their speed when transferring information between devices, especially on an internet connection. Speed limitations may also come about as a result of defects with relevant software applications. In order for ports to work optimally, their designated [...]
Overclocking Phenom II Guide
The performance of a computer system can be improved by overclocking the processor. Novice as well as expert computer users can perform processor overclocking comfortably at no additional cost. Phenom II is one of AMD most outstanding products mainly because it utilizes the 45 nm DSL SOI manufacturing process. With the new Phenom II, users [...]
How to improve Hard Disk Speed
When you purchase a new hard disk, you will usually see it operate with optimum efficiency. However, as time progresses and you continue to load files in your hard disk, you will notice that its performance is gradually deteriorating. This can be for many reasons. Your hard disk may be performing in a sluggish manner [...]
How to check Computer Speed
If you have purchased a state of the art PC with a powerful processor, oodles of RAM and a high capacity hard disk, then you will certainly be interested in getting the best possible performance out of it. You should check the working speed of your PC at times to make sure that your new [...]
Is Windows Performance Monitoring Good or Evil?
There are many performance counters in every version of Microsoft Windows that is based on the WinNT core (i.e., WinNT 4.0, Win 2000, XP and Vista). These counters continuously monitor system performance and deposit the findings in the Windows registry. When you start any performance monitoring tool of Windows XP, such as System Monitor, these [...]
How Do I Fix Slow Computer?
Is your 6-month old powerhouse PC showing telltale signs of aging already? Are you often experiencing system slowdown and sluggish response when running several processes at the same time? Do not ignore these signs. These apparently annoying signs may be hiding some more serious problems underneath.
In case you didn’t know, your Processor and RAM are [...]
Improve PC Performance without Hardware Upgrade
Improving a computers performance without upgrading its hardware is very possible and it is neither expensive nor difficult. The reason to why the computers slowdown is due to spyware, viruses, temporary files, conflicts in software’s, residues of uninstalled trial downloads among others. There are steps in which a person can follow to improve the [...]
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