A memory upgrade is perhaps the single best system upgrade available. Memory is generally inexpensive, easy to install and is your computer systems "work space." Insufficient memory within a system will slow the system noticabley and causes the computer to work harder. Some symptoms of deficient memory include: Prolonged boot times and excessive reading and writing of the hard drive, which can be heard as a rattling sound from within the computer.

A Hard drive upgrade can not only greatly increase your computers storage space but can also increase your computers overall performance. Upgrading to a faster RPM hard drive with more on board memory (cache) can improve overall system performance tremendously and add precious storage space in the process.