In-flight upgrade: how to improve computer performance?
Upgrading a personal computer is a rather delicate job that can be too complicated for an untrained user. But if you feel that your PC lacks hardware power, then yes with the help of a skillful and well-thought-out, but fairly simple upgrade, it is possible significantly increase its capabilities.
Choosing a processor
Processor(CPU) is the heart of any computer, which determines how much it will handle tasks in a second. The main parameter is CPU frequency, it is measured in hertz (Hz). The higher the frequency of the processor, the the computer will be capable of more.
Suppose that the user initially had very an old AMD Sempron 3000+ processor. We make a query in Google: "cpubenchmark.net AMD Sempron 3000 +". Let's go to the benchmark site with analysis of this processor. Before us is the coefficient of its real opportunities In this case, it is equal to 408 units.
For faster PC operation, you need a processor with a factor of no below 1200 units. Such a CPU will allow you to work with without lags and brakes documents, watch movies online, listen to music while working with several browser tabs. For modern games (release year 2018 and older) requires a processor with a factor of at least 4000 units.
A new processor must be selected from the list of recommended ones. Recall that all processors supported by the motherboard are indicated on on the MotherBoard technical parameters page.
For example, an AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor will be taken for the upgrade Dual Core 6000+. This CPU model is listed in the motherboard options list pay Let's look at its real capabilities in the benchmark. For this it is necessary make a query in Google: "cpubenchmark.net AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6000+". The benchmark says that the processor has a factor of 1603 units. It far from gaming, but not the slowest processor either. CPU will allow forget about brakes when working with any office tasks. You can even have fun with games that were released before 2013-2014.
This processor is the pinnacle of a modernized computer, given as an example. If the user needs a game computer (with a CPU ratio of 4000 or more), then you will have to choose a new motherboard, which is equivalent to buying a new PC. But if in your "grandfather" has a more modern motherboard installed, you can choose the best processor.
Selecting RAM
Operative memory (RAM) is a measure of computer performance. RAM opens quick access to work files. The more RAM uses a computer, the larger the amount of files can be provided in quick access mode.
Regarding the recommended amount of RAM, one thing can be said: what the more RAM your computer uses, the better. The minimum volume for more or less comfortable work on the desktop computer is 4 GB - it is from this amount of RAM that it opens the possibility of using a 64-bit operating system.
The type of RAM is determined by the motherboard. On the page with the description of the MotherBoard has data about the type and frequency of the RAM. Of course, don't forget about the motherboard's volume limitations RAM. This value is indicated in the bandwidth line "mothers". Let's take another example, if we have a newer motherboard, which has two slots for DDR3 with a maximum frequency of 1333 MHz and a volume of up to 16 GB.
We note that experts strongly recommend use the "dual-channel mode" of the RAM connection. It when the RAM slots are allocated in a combination of 2 + 2 GB, 4 + 4 GB, etc. In other words, two 4 GB bars will perform better than one 8 GB.
Accordingly, we can easily buy two DDR3 1333 MHz bars on 4 GB or 8 GB each and install them. It is highly desirable to take exactly the same ones boards with the same volume, clock frequency and timing scheme so that avoid conflicts.
Hard disk replacement
Hard disk - storage place for all files. The larger the storage, the more information can be stored on a PC. One of the priority directions upgrade is replacing the hard drive. Computers of the previous generation used traditional HDD magnetic drives. A weak point hard drives of this type have a low data exchange rate as well the presence of friction pairs (the magnetic disk rotates), due to which the HDD it was necessary to place exclusively in a flat horizontal position.
An alternative to impractical HDD devices are solid-state devices SSD drives, which have an excellent exchange speed
source: brain.com.ua
