Hi,
I'm not expert on running WoW with different computer setups, but it does look like RAM is your major performance bottleneck at this point.
I looked up the specifications for your model on HP's website, and found this:
The most important aspects are probably the last two lines, and with that information I was able to come up with something like this from NewEgg (note that I didn't do any serious price or quality comparisons, just found a link to memory that appears to be compatible.
I'm also no computer whiz (jeez, why am I answering here?:P) but it seems like in most cases it's recommended that the RAM matches. So, having a 1GB RAM stick in one slot and a 256 MB RAM stick in another might cause some problems (computer knowledgeable folks please correct if necessary). So, you might opt to go just for one, 1GB stick with the option to add another at some point, or 2X500 MB.
Good luck!
I'm not expert on running WoW with different computer setups, but it does look like RAM is your major performance bottleneck at this point.
I looked up the specifications for your model on HP's website, and found this:
Quote:Motherboard
* Manufacturer: ECS
* Motherboard Name: RC410-M
* HP/Compaq motherboard name: Asterope2-GL8E
Memory
Component Attributes
Memory Installed 256 MB
Maximum allowed 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)
Speed supported PC2-3200 MB/sec
Type 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
The most important aspects are probably the last two lines, and with that information I was able to come up with something like this from NewEgg (note that I didn't do any serious price or quality comparisons, just found a link to memory that appears to be compatible.
I'm also no computer whiz (jeez, why am I answering here?:P) but it seems like in most cases it's recommended that the RAM matches. So, having a 1GB RAM stick in one slot and a 256 MB RAM stick in another might cause some problems (computer knowledgeable folks please correct if necessary). So, you might opt to go just for one, 1GB stick with the option to add another at some point, or 2X500 MB.
Good luck!
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