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Computer Running Slow? Upgrade or Replace |
At some point you have been bogged down with a slow computer, one that doesnt quite respond like it used to. With the low costs of new computers, you have a difficult decision, should I upgrade or should I just replace.
New computers today run the gamut from $300 to $5,000. It really depends on what you use the computer for.
Most of the upgrades you will probably want to look at like an improved computer processor, some more memory, or a new graphics card can cost between $25 and $350.
What you should keep in mind, is that it’s almost always better to try to stick a tad behind the best equipment you can buy. If you’re looking for a new graphics card, the top of the line models usually cost around $500-800, while ones that are just a few months older can be had for $200 or less. You’ll get almost as much power and save a lot by doing your research.
Computer processors seem to follow these same guidelines, by buying an older processor you can usually buy a great processor for about a third of the price of the best one on the market. Usually in the $200-300 range finds the best deals on processors. What youll find is that you get almost as much power as the top of the line at a fraction of the price.
Memory however is not the best place to skimp. The more memory the better, and its usually the best upgrade your money can buy. Just a few hundred dollars of additional memory can make a huge difference in your computer.
Most computer upgrades are useful at least once. After youve upgraded a component once, typically hardware technology changes so quickly that its rarely useful to upgrade the same item again. For instance, if you upgrade the video card after 2-3 years, in 2-3 years most likely youd be better off just getting a brand new computer.
The problem is, eventually it wont make sense to upgrade. After all, you cant keep throwing money at a losing cause. Most computers even 3 years old, cant use the best processors/video cards of today. But, if you make some good upgrade choices, a computer could last you anywhere from five to ten years.
Certain PC Users that play all the new games typically need to have better than average computer systems. These systems become obsolete fairly quickly, and need to be replaced more quickly. Usually a good solid gaming computer can last 2-3 years before it needs to be replaced with a newer system.
If you decide to move towards a new computer, it’s become much easier with USB drives that can make easy backups of your important files. You can buy a 100GB USB drive for around $100, which is very handy to keep all of your important data.
I recommend going to www.pricewatch.com. You can get a feel for what type of upgrades you can afford, and then compare it to the costs of a brand new computer. Almost every computer upgrade you can imagine can be found there at a reasonable price.
Once you have a feel for how much it would cost to upgrade versus the costs of a brand new computer, that should give you an a good idea of whether to upgrade or replace. If you can put in a $100-300 and use the computer for a few more years then it might be worth it to upgrade. However if the new hardware appeals to you, and its cost effective, replacing your current computer might make sense. Tough decision, but one that can pay off big dividends.
| | Author Info: David Smith is a specialist in computer repair in Jacksonville, FL. For more information about computer repair, memory upgrades, and laptop repair visit his Jacksonville Computer Repair website. |
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