set pc for max. performance

[cybercop]

hi
i want to set my pc for max performace
below is detail of my pc

processor:intel(R)pentium(R) 4, 3.06GHz (with multi Treading Technology)
though im having single processor it show 2 procssor in my computer property showing different speed at the same time
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other detail:
motherboard: PVM7
RAM:512MB DDR1

also in CMOS--cpu Pnp setup-i got following detail
manufacture-intel
ratio status-locked (no option to change this)
cpu overclocking function- disabled
cpu overclocking frequency-133 MHz
DRAm frequency-auto

when cpu overclocking fucntion--enabled
cpu overclocking frequency-300 mhz


what shd i do to set my pc for max performance
shd i enable cpu overclocking fucntion?
is my pc same as core2duo?
can i assgin process to this 2 processor or does these gets automatically assigned?

waiting for reply
thanks in advace

[hellnoire]

I'd add more ram and a good, keyword GOOD video card. Your ram is very low, especially when today's standard is at least a gig.

I'm running three gigs in all my personal computers, and a ATI/Sapphire PRO 256 mb card now in my Linux box.

[cybercop]

thanks but this is first i bought hence there is bit emotional attachement with it
appart from that most of the people here in my country uses max ram upto 1 gb n 512mb is considered as normal

i want to know about overclocking function------shd i go for it or not and why my pc shows 2 processors at a time

[hellnoire]

Overclocking is never recommended unless you know what you're doing. So no, don't go for it.

Adding a stick of ram and a video card doesn't make your computer any different, it just eases what you've got. I started with what you've got for my desktop, and upgraded most of it. The video card is still $H!t but still.

[Rush]

Your Task manager shows two processors usually only shows two if it is a dual core processor. As far as assigning specific tasks to specific cores, try this:
http://geeksfeeds.blogspot.com/2008/06/tips-and-hacks-assign-specific-cpus-to.html

[Polkadot]

Probably won't do anything for performance, but why haven't you upgraded to SP3?
If you do not use the "Search" function to search your HD for data, disabling "indexing" will give your apps a lot more CPU cycles to play with.

[detailer]

Some basic tweaks can be found here.Take note of all of the services you can disable or set to manual-this is a big help in gaining speed.

[In-f3st]

Yup, your PC is aching for a better GPU and more RAM.

I don't know your wallet, but I would consider buying a new PC, you can get a decent non-gaming PC for a cheap buck these days and sell this one for some change...

Think about it...