In-flight upgrade: how to improve computer performance?
Upgrading a personal computer is a rather delicate job that canbe too complicated for an untrained user. But if youfeel that your PC lacks hardware power, then yeswith the help of a skillful and well-thought-out, but fairly simple upgrade, it is possiblesignificantly increase its capabilities.
Choosing a processor
Processor(CPU) is the heart of any computer, which determines how muchit will handle tasks in a second. The main parameter is CPUfrequency, 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 veryan old AMD Sempron 3000+ processor. We make a query in Google:"cpubenchmark.net AMD Sempron 3000 +". Let's go to the benchmark site withanalysis of this processor. Before us is the coefficient of its realopportunities In this case, it is equal to 408 units.
For faster PC operation, you need a processor with a factor of nobelow 1200 units. Such a CPU will allow you to work with without lags and brakesdocuments, watch movies online, listen to music while working withseveral browser tabs. For modern games (release year 2018 andolder) 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 onon the MotherBoard technical parameters page.
For example, an AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor will be taken for the upgradeDual Core 6000+. This CPU model is listed in the motherboard options listpay Let's look at its real capabilities in the benchmark. For this it is necessarymake a query in Google: "cpubenchmark.net AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core6000+". The benchmark says that the processor has a factor of 1603 units. Itfar from gaming, but not the slowest processor either. CPU will allowforget about brakes when working with any office tasks. You caneven 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 gamecomputer (with a CPU ratio of 4000 or more), then you will have to choosea new motherboard, which is equivalent to buying a new PC. But if inyour "grandfather" has a more modern motherboard installed, you canchoose the best processor.
Selecting RAM
Operative memory (RAM) is a measure of computer performance. RAM opensquick access to work files. The more RAMuses a computer, the larger the amount of files can be provided inquick access mode.
Regarding the recommended amount of RAM, one thing can be said: whatthe more RAM your computer uses, the better.The minimum volume for more or less comfortable work on the desktopcomputer 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. Onthe 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 limitationsRAM. 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 recommenduse 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 onesboards with the same volume, clock frequency and timing scheme so thatavoid conflicts.
Hard disk replacement
Hard disk - storage place for all files. The larger the storage, the moreinformation can be stored on a PC. One of the priority directionsupgrade is replacing the hard drive. Computers of the previous generationused traditional HDD magnetic drives. A weak pointhard drives of this type have a low data exchange rate as wellthe presence of friction pairs (the magnetic disk rotates), due to which the HDDit was necessary to place exclusively in a flat horizontal position.
An alternative to impractical HDD devices are solid-state devicesSSD drives, which have an excellent exchange speed
source: brain.com.ua
