วันเสาร์ที่ 24 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2551

Upgrading Your Custom Computer

These days, most people buy machines already built by brand companies such as Dell and Gateway, built from proprietary parts that don't leave much for upgrading in the future. This is because the computer companies want you to buy a new computer from them once the old one has aged far too much. However, nowadays, more and more companies are beginning to use standard computer component sizes used on computer components created for the sole purpose of building computers on their own or upgrading their proprietary computers.

The word "upgrading" itself is slightly mistaken. Most people think of it as something that you do when brand new parts come out. Well, let me save you from the misery: NO, WRONG definition. In my opinion, upgrading is meant to be used ONLY when you have an extreme need to replace one of your components so your computer can handle your daily functions more efficiently. For example, if you're on an NVidia 8800 series card and you're playing a game that requires almost no graphics power, there's no reason to upgrade to an NVidia 9800 series card. Now, if you were on a low NVidia 7000 series card, and you wanted to play some higher-end games like Crysis, then yes, you'll want to upgrade to get the most out of the game.

Another factor about upgrading is considering what you need to upgrade the most in the computer. Consider these questions first:

1. What do you use your computer mostly for?

2. Which component prevents you from completing these tasks efficiently?

3. What is your budget?

The first one, basically, sets you up for a successful upgrading process. By having a proper answer for the first question, you know basically which component of your computer hinders you the most. Then, by picking a reasonable budget for your upgrade, you keep yourself from spending too much, but not too little at the same time. Upgrading is a gentle process, and if you successfully upgrade with price-to-performance and efficiency, you will have a computer that works as if you made it with the latest and greatest components.

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