If your computer is starting  show its age and you are seeking help to avoid a costly replacement, you have some easy and cost effective options. Some people make the assumption that a computer that is a year or two old has already started to outlive its usefulness and that it cannot possibly keep up with the demands that you will be placing upon it. This is really quit far from the truth: Often the difference between your two or three year old computer and the newer models just released in the stores is nothing more than some extra RAM, some added storage capacity, and a better graphics card. These are all things you can get done much more cheaply than you could buy a new computer.

Adding RAM
When you add RAM to your computer you are giving your computer a huge performance boost. This is a very simple upgrade that can be done in only a short time. Choosing the right type of memory for the computer system is essential, but there is a RAM upgrade that is appropriate for nearly any computer.

Bumping up Storage Capacity
Any person who downloads photos, music, videos, or other media knows that their computer storage space tends to fill up amazingly fast. Adding storage capacity is another very simple upgrade that can be accomplished in a couple of different ways: Typically you can do this by replacing your main drive. Alternatively you can just fit your existing drive as a secondary one. Either thing can be done easily and rapidly by an expert computer repair person.

Upgrading Graphics Card
Whether you dabble in gaming or you are a die hard computer gamer, you want for your computer to be able to keep up with your games. This doesn’t just mean that it needs to handle the speed of the game but also the graphics load. To make sure that games look and play as you need, a simple graphics card upgrade could make all the difference in the world. This is an inexpensive fix that will give gamers a new reason to love their computers again.

If you need computer help in the Apple Valley or Victorville area, please feel free to stop by our Apple Valley store location. Our team of computer repair experts will be happy to evaluate your computer and make some helpful suggestions!