Selecting memory is very simple. All required is to check whether one wants DDR or DDR2. Except if one wants a SO-DIMM memory. DDR as well as DDR2 use SO-DIMM, so choosing the notebook from the desktop is not a difficult job.

Here’s a closer look at the Gateway 6000 line. The particular notebook model used for demonstration from the line is the 6020GZ containing 512 MB RAM and a Celeron CPU. Though this is accessible, it isn't that quick, and our objective is to increase its speed somehow.

A very important thing is to check if there are any BIOS updates available for your computer. For details check manufacturer's website. If installing a new CPU, the update may be needed for the BIOS to work with the new CPU. If one realizes this after upgrading, reinstallation is required, flash it, and then repeat the process again. A handy PDF of many upgrades is available on the manufactures site.

A nice thing about this computer is that it’s very easy to get into in comparison to other computes of its class.