Before you buy a new laptop or desktop computer, it's worth considering whether following a few simple suggestions could breathe new life into your machine.
INCREASE THE MEMORY:
Many computers allow you to increase the memory yourself. You may need the manual and you'll need to check what sort of memory the computer takes, but taking the old memory chips out and adding something more powerful is one of the easiest ways of making a system run more smoothly. Why would you want more memory? Simply because whereas storage is a matter of how much stuff a computer can hold, memory governs how much the computer can do at a time. So if you want to do something complex like video editing you might well need extra memory – or if you like to leave loads of application windows open all at once, for example.
INCREASE THE STORAGE:
If you have a desktop PC you might be able to unscrew the front and add a new hard drive. If not, you'll almost certainly be able to add storage by attaching a USB hard drive. If you were thinking of replacing a computer because it's filling up, try this first.
PUT IN A NEW GRAPHIC CARD:
Again this involves unscrewing a desktop computer if you have one and installing a better graphics card. If your computer is slowing down whilst playing games or video it may not be the processor or memory at fault, the graphics chip might be the problem. Ask around about your model – don't spend out on a graphics card before you're sure! – and then try installing something faster.
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