Mac Mini and spinning rainbow ball

I bought a refurbished Mac Mini 2.0Ghz from Apple about a year ago. It doesnt seem as fast as my older MacBook. I'm always getting the rainbow ball...should I upgrade the memory or is it something else? I currently have 2GB.

Danny Boy® wrote:
I'm always getting the rainbow ball
also check this article: _*Troubleshoot the spinning beach ball*_.
JGG

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