Slooow MacBook Pro 17' 2.33GHz 2GB DDRM etc (HELP)

Hi
I have a MacBook Pro 17' 2.33GHz 2 GB DDRM etc... When I Start it I have to wait like 40 seconds until everything came up. Is 160 GB HD I have left 50GB of storage.
Some people recommends me "ONYx". I want it to make it more fast no like new but something close.
I'll appreciate any help.
Thanks

can I take out my 2 1Gb ram chips and replace them with 2 2Gb ram chips inside my macbook pro 17'' (2.33Ghz Intel COre 2 Duo) bought in december 2006 ?
Yes, but only 3.3GB will be usable. Click here for more information.
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This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
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