Computer question

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Jdesey, Jun 28, 2017.

  1. Jdesey

    Jdesey

    I think I need to update my computer. I am not a tech guy so I have to ask.
    The main issue I am experiencing is that when I click from one tab to another in a browser it takes too long to load that new page. Is that a slow processor? or RAM? I have a good internet connection.

    The computer I have now is light on RAM at 8GB, processor is Intel 3.40GHz

    so, as I go out shopping for a new computer, what stats does it need to have to be a good computer for trading? this will probably be a desktop with 2 screens like I have now...

    please do not make fun of my lack of hardware knowledge..
     
  2. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Win 10 64bit
    8GB+RAM-more is better-not more than 16GB
    Quad Core processor-I like I5 from Intel, you don't need I7-You can save money with a quad core AMD
    Ability for 2 monitors-if that is what you need
    SSD is better than HD but not worth the extra cost for normal trading.
     
  3. Jdesey

    Jdesey

    Thankx.... is it the low RAM right now that is making me slow?
    maybe I could just add more...
     
  4. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Is it a 32 Bit OS?

    Go to Control panel
    system
    cut and paste here what it says.

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  5. Jdesey

    Jdesey

    64 bit
     
  6. userque

    userque

    Tried rebooting?
    Tried installing a different browser to see if the problem is browser specific?
    If it is, it could be a recent (or more) extension/addon etc. that's causing the problem.
     
  7. Robert Morse

    Robert Morse Sponsor

    Is your hard drive full?
    How much RAM do you have?
    what OS
     
  8. lindq

    lindq

    I doubt your problem is RAM. Run an internet speed test. Also defrag and restart your computer.
     
  9. DaveV

    DaveV

    It's difficult to diagnose your problem without more info.
    As Robert Morse suggested, copy your hardware config in your next posting:
    Simultaneously press the Windows Key (the one between the Ctrl and Alt keys) and the Pause/Break key. That will bring up Control Panel with a summary of your System. We will need the following: Windows Edition, Processor, Installed Memory, and System Type.

    Will also need the Browser type (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox) before giving a recommendation.
     
  10. lovethetrade

    lovethetrade Guest

    That could be a failing hard drive. First establish if it's software related. Download Ccleaner and run a full clean of redundant temp files and registry entries. If that doesn't fix it, reinstall the browser and do a hard drive error check.

    Last resort, run some diagnostics and try a new hard drive. Good luck.
     
    #10     Jun 28, 2017