Do you find yourself grinding your teeth or pacing around because your current computer system is slow? Sometimes even so slow that some programs or games may crash and won’t run anymore? If so, your computer may need an upgrade!
Rather than buy a new computer, upgrading your existing device is an option worth exploring first. It can be a cost-effective way of getting higher performance from your current device.
Below is a list of parts that can be upgraded on your Desktop Computer.
Your central processing unit, or CPU, is often referred to as the computer’s brain. It controls the number of tasks your computer can accomplish at once and how quickly it can complete said tasks.
While there are a lot of specs you can use to compare central processing units, for your first build it’s OK to find one that’s a little cheaper but gets the job done. Ask friends who game what processors they have and how they like them. Research their recommendations and pick the one that seems best for you.
The motherboard houses the various components of your gaming PC. Like a flesh-and-blood mother, it takes the disparate pieces, sits them down in their proper places, and helps them behave well together.
While many of us struggle to think of what we ate for lunch yesterday (fish tacos, maybe?), computers equipped with the right memory sticks have rock-solid short-term memories. Random access memory, or RAM, allows computers to access files quickly and run multiple processes at once without lagging.
You need at least 4GB of RAM for your computer. Anything less than that and many programs struggle to run. If you run memory intensive applications upgrading to 8GB will certainly help
The graphics processing unit, also known as the GPU, graphics card, or video card, is a pretty flashy component. Not only does it look cool, but it makes your games appear photorealistic without crashing your computer or slowing your gameplay.
There are sites that stress-test graphics cards and publish reviews pointing out flaws in aesthetics and execution. Reading these is a great way to figure out what card to buy.
It can be tricky to know exactly how much storage you’ll need. Look at how much space you currently require and use this number as a benchmark.
Then there’s another choice you have to make. You can buy either a hard drive or a solid-state drive (SSD). Some sources recommend combining a lower-end SSD with a hard drive for the best of both worlds. But if you can cover your storage needs with an SSD alone, it may be helpful to go this route, as these drives can halve loading times, no problem.
If this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry. It’s possible to add storage to your PC in the future.
You need to harness the power of electricity to bring your PC to life. This is where a quality power supply unit, or PSU, comes into play.
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