Have you bought a computer that does not really live up to its promised potential? Are you about to throw it out the window? To make Personal Computers (PC) affordable to the massess, manufactures create them with just enough parts to make them work. If you've bought one or have been using one of these budget PC's and you think the performance is slow, then it's time to upgrade!
Here are the computer parts that could really boost the performance of not just a budget PC, but for all computers in general. The good thing about upgrading is that you can choose when to upgrade a specific part without really having to hurt your budget.
MEMORY or RAM
Upgrading your computer's memory (RAM) is one of the quickest, most efficient and most cost-effective ways to boost performance.
Many new computers come with only a bare minimum of memory installed. Adding more RAM can add more zip to your system. Installation is not that complicated and you'll notice a significant performance gain all around.. Sometimes getting the case off takes more time than installing the actual RAM itself.
Currently, there are three types of RAM. DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3. You will have to know which type of RAM you're going to purchase. Before buying your RAM, head over to Crucial.com's memory scanner to know how much and which type of memory you have.
How to install.
Unplug all connections to your computer and proceed to a non-static area to remove the computer case.
Be sure you are grounded so as not to ruin your RAM or any electronic part of your PC. Touch the the non-painted area of your computer case to discharge any static you may have. Remove your RAM from its anti-static container and hold it by the edges.
You can only install RAM in one direction. Look on the bottom of the RAM stick. You need to line up the notches in the RAM with the keys in the slot on your motherboard.
Make sure the retainer clips for the RAM are all the way open. Place the RAM in the slot and gently push it straight down with your thumbs. You may have to press hard to "set" the RAM correctly. When you press down hard enough the retaining clips on either side of the RAM will snap into place, making a "clicking" sound.
Before closing the computer case up you should test to see if you were able to install the RAM correctly. Power up your PC and everything should work normally.
Now enjoy that extra speed your computer has, you earned it.
Next week, I'll be posting the next part to upgrade so bookmark this site (Ctrl + D).
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