Upgrade - what is it? This term refers to the process in which improvement occurs, the replacement of old components with technically advanced ones. In translation, the word "upgrade" means "upgrade". It can also be an upgrade and modernization. Today, people use two options. This is a computer upgrade and PC upgrade. If we take into account the second option, then it would be more suitable, because this is a more acceptable term. However, the word "upgrade" in Russia is used at least.
PC modernization (upgrade; upgrade) - the exchange of some computer parts for the most technologically advanced and "strong". Current models are created by a modular system, with which you can make upgrades, and get a more "powerful" PC, reducing investment.
Under this concept, a Windows upgrade can sometimes also be used. However, this article will talk about hardware
Upgrade - what is it in the computer?
If you feel inconvenience when using a PC, and the computer itself is functioning with voltage, of the last forces, then modernization is required.
Not pleasant feelings can be felt in some cases. Here are some examples that sometimes lead to thinking about updating certain parts of a computer:
- At the start, it took more time than usual.
- When you run several programs, the computer functions slowly, while reacting for a long time to user actions. That is, when you click on a button or shortcut, the computer does not immediately respond to this request, but only after some time.
- When modern high-performance games are launched, the PC starts to “slow down”, that is, the frame rate on the monitor screen is noticeably low. The game process is not even as it should have been, but in jerks. This video card cannot keep up with the data that gets to it and issues it as it is processed.
How to upgrade?
You need to start upgrading your PC with a processor. This term denotes a mechanism capable of processing program code and determining the main functions of a PC in data processing.
CPU Replacement
It's time to change something! The latest scientific achievements are rapidly entering the modern world, crowding out something that is not so young and functional. Every year, innovation and progress more and more excite the minds of PC users, allowing you to enjoy something extraordinary. Special pleasure is felt by those who decide to make changes in relation to the processor. But unfortunately, not everyone knows how to implement this in reality.
Before you make a processor upgrade, you need to make sure that the motherboard will function with it. The board structure has a socket for the processor. It is he who is their combination. Different motherboards have different sockets. Find out the view that will not interfere with the work of the motherboard better on the manufacturer's website, in the technical support section. There you can get all the information you need.
Next, you need to reflect on what may be required. The main thing is the latest processor, which goes without saying. In the presence of a “changer” there must be thermal grease, a sponge with which you can remove the old thermal paste, cruciform and flat, of an average screwdriver width.
The PC turns off, absolutely all wires are pulled out, the nuts are unscrewed with a Phillips screwdriver, the side cover is pushed back. The side of the system unit changes so that the cooler (fan) is turned by the front side, and the cable is disconnected. Then 4 mounting levers are of interest (it happens 2). Each of them shows an arrow. So, in order to shift the cooler, it is necessary to move each of them to the side. Then each mount rises. Not just, but the main thing is not to overdo it! Weak clicks will indicate that everything is moving in the right direction.
When the cooler is removed, you need to remove the processor. There are special latches for this. The new processor is put in place, thermal grease is applied and the cooler is installed. This section showed that upgrading is not difficult, even if you need to replace the processor.
How to upgrade a video card?
A video card is a mechanism that converts a graphic figure stored as the contents of the PC’s memory (or the adapter itself) into a configuration suitable for further display.
Component Replacement
To upgrade the video card you will need a screwdriver and time. Then all the wires are disconnected, the bolts are unscrewed and the side cover is displaced. The screw is removed, with which the video card is attached and carefully removed from the slot with two handles, moving up.
A new card is put in place of the extracted video adapter. Next is inserted into the connector one more. Mounted SLI bridge.
Both cards are fastened with screws, the side cover is covered and screwed, after connecting the cooler. Having connected all the wires, the PC turns on. A notification about the latest equipment should be expected immediately after the start of the system. If you install the driver from the disk, you just need to insert it into the drive, at the end of startup, select "Install driver".
If the installation is done from the hard drive, you need to go to the folder where they were previously downloaded and double-click to start.
Conclusion
Thus, we can conclude that the upgrade is not such a complicated procedure. And in the old shell, it is possible to exchange some individual parts for new ones. So, perfect your favorite technique. And a do-it-yourself upgrade will save you extra penny, which can be invested in new components.