Computer upgrade: what it is and how to do it. Recommendations for beginners

Any computer user has already heard this phrase such as "computer upgrade".What is an upgrade of the computer and how to do it - we'll tell you in this article.

What is an upgrade of the computer

The upgrade of the computer( computer update) is the replacement of old computer components with new, more powerful ones. Components of the upgrade:

• Installing a new or additional hard disk

Most users install an additional hard disk as an upgrade, they replace it much less often. Installing a hard disk will increase the space for storing files: video, audio, photos and other files. For example, this is necessary if you like to store your favorite movies on the computer, save and distribute various files on torrents, have music collections of songs, and much more, and for this you do not have enough free space on your existing hard drive. To solve the issue of lack of free disk space, you can upgrade your computer and install an additional hard disk.

If you have a fairly powerful computer, but you still want to upgrade it, then get yourself an SSD drive. This is a new generation of storage devices that replaced the usual hard drives. The SSD drive has a higher write and read speed compared to conventional HDDs.

• Increasing RAM memory

If you want to increase the performance of your computer, you can expand the amount of RAM.All modern models of motherboards include 4 slots for RAM boards, so you can install additional ones to existing boards. In this case, the new boards must be the same parameters as the previous ones for a symmetric channel. If you want to install more powerful cards, then you have to replace the old ones. Increasing the amount of RAM will increase the performance of your computer.

It should be noted that if you want to increase the amount of RAM from 2 or less to 4 gigabytes, you will notice an increase in performance immediately. Increasing the memory, for example, from 4 gigabytes to 8-you will not notice a special difference in performance in everyday work, except in games and specialized applications. If you increase the amount of RAM to 4 gigabytes, you will need to install a 64-bit operating system so that the OS recognizes its full size.

• CPU replacement

Also, to increase the performance of the computer, you can replace the processor with a more powerful one. When choosing a processor, pay attention to the fact that the processor socket matches the socket of the motherboard. In order to update the processor, be oriented on the processor with a large number of cores and with a greater clock frequency.

• Replacing the video card

If you are slowing down games or video, then most likely the problem is in a weak video card. When choosing a new video card, please specify whether it is supported by your motherboard, you can find it on the official website of the manufacturer.

• Replacing the power supply and / or

case If you have powerful accessories and the old power supply of the system unit, we recommend that you update it too, as the stability and quality of the computer depend on the power supply.

Upgrading an old computer

If you want to upgrade an old computer, you first need to understand: is there any sense in updating or it is more appropriate to buy a new computer. If the components of your computer were released before 2010, then the sense of upgrading such a computer, by and large, no.


How to start the upgrade of the computer

If you have accumulated a sufficient amount of money and do not know how to upgrade the computer, then focus on its work. Install the indicators for downloading computer components, run programs that you always work with, videos or games. Look at the history of loading computer resources: which device was downloaded the most - then update. Also, in the choice of component for upgrade, you will help the system performance index in Windows. That is, the operating system checks the parameters of your components and gives them an estimate, along with this indicates that it is recommended to update.

We recommend that you update your monitor by purchasing a more improved model with a larger diagonal, with a higher resolution and with LED backlight, etc. In addition, you can connect 2 monitors in parallel to one computer, which will be very effective and convenient.

How much does it cost to upgrade the computer

The price of upgrading the computer directly depends on what you want to update. This is similar to the question: how much will the computer cost - everything is selected based on the tasks and your financial capabilities. That is, the cost of upgrade is a vicious circle: it all depends on what and what you want to update on the computer, and it all depends on your financial capabilities.