<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour GPU, also known as a graphics card or video card, is the part of your computer responsible for pushing data to your display device and processing data that is graphical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But wait, my computer can push info to my monitor without a video card? If you're asking that, it's probably because while you don't have a dedicated video card, you have an integrated one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some processors come with integrated graphics cards, so while they might not be powerful enough to play modern games, they take care of the basic duties of a GPU. Anyone who wants a bit more graphical performance needs a dedicated GPU though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is where a GPU can be part of what makes a computer fast. It usually won't provide major benefits for basic tasks like browsing the web and word processing, but if you want your computer to run faster when it comes to games, video editing, 3D modeling, CAD software, and so on, a powerful graphics card is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A dedicated GPU can be costly though, so it is a good idea to assess your specific needs and get the right card for your needs. This will prevent you from spending too much money on extra performance that you might not fully take advantage of, as well as stop you from wasting money on a card that won't do enough for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Applications<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe presence (or absence) of applications on your PC is part of what makes a computer fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First off, it is important to keep the major software on your computer up to date. This will make sure that you get the best performance out of them. This is especially important for applications that are part of your daily workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time though, having a lot of unnecessary programs on your computer can also bog things down and make your computer run slower than you want it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reason for this is that unnecessary programs, such as pre-installed programs with a new computer, sometimes run in the background as soon as the PC starts up. As a result, they can hog RAM and processing power instead of freeing it up for the programs you actually want to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uninstalling the applications that you don't need can make your computer fast, at least more so than before, even without buying any new hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/span>How to Disable Programs from Launching at Startup?<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPreventing unnecessary programs from running when your computer is booted can free up your computer's memory and make things run faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The good thing is that getting this done doesn't require too much technical expertise and can be done in just a few minutes. Here's how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nThe first thing to do is open Task Manager. You can do this by right-clicking the taskbar and choosing it from there, or pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n In the left panel, click the icon that looks like a gauge. That is the \"Startup apps\" menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Now, you will see the various apps on your computer that can run at startup. You may notice that some apps you don't need running as soon as you start up are \"Enabled\".<\/li>\n\n\n\n Right-click on any application that you don't want to run immediately after you boot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Click \"Disable\".<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Final Words<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere's a lot that makes a computer fast. Making sure that you have a good CPU, decent RAM that runs at a fast enough speed, the latest operating system, and an SSD, can be enough to get a PC that performs smoothly. You can also opt for a discrete graphics card if your workload needs it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications don't have a direct impact on the speed your computer is capable of, but having too many programs that simply bog down your RAM and CPU can keep your system from reaching its full potential. Uninstalling applications that you don't need and disabling programs you don't need immediately from startup can help noticeably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Was this article able to show you what makes a computer fast, and how you can potentially get your system to run faster with hardware and software updates? If so, take a look at our related articles, where you can learn so many more articles to keep your PC running smoothly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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