What is it - PC upgrade?

Upgrade - what is it? By this term is meant the process in which the improvement occurs, the replacement of old constituent parts by technically advanced ones. In the translation, the word "upgrade" means "update". It can also be a rise and upgrade. Today, people use two options. This is a computer upgrade and PC upgrading. If we take into account the second option, then it would be more appropriate, because this is a more acceptable term. However, the word "upgrade" in Russia is used at least.

Upgrading PC (upgrade; upgrade) - the exchange of some computer parts for the most technological and "strong." The current models are built on a modular system, with which you can upgrade, and get a more "powerful" PC, reducing investment.

Under this concept, sometimes a Windows upgrade can also be used. However, this article will deal with "iron"

Upgrade - what is it in the computer?

If you feel uncomfortable when using a PC, and the computer itself is functioning with voltage, out of last strength, then modernization is required.

Unpleasant feelings can be felt in some cases. Here are some examples that sometimes encourage thinking about updating individual computer parts:

1. At the start, it took more time than usual.
2. When running several programs, the computer functions slowly, while reacting to the user's actions for a long time. That is, when you click on a button or shortcut, the computer responds to this request not immediately, but only after some time.
3. When you run modern high-performance games, the PC starts to "brake", that is, the frame rate on the monitor screen is markedly low. The process of the game does not go smoothly, as it should have been, but by jerks. This video card does not keep up with the data that comes to it and produces it as it is processed.

How to upgrade?

The PC upgrade should be started from the processor. This term indicates a mechanism capable of processing program code and defining the main functions of the PC in data processing.

CPU Replacement

It's time to change something! The latest scientific achievements are rapidly entering the modern world, replacing something not so young and functional. Every year, innovations and progress are more and more worried by the minds of PC users, allowing them to enjoy something extraordinary. Special pleasure is felt by those who decide to make changes in relation to the processor. But how is this implemented in reality, unfortunately, not everyone knows.

Before making a processor upgrade, you need to make sure that the motherboard will work with it. There is a socket for the processor in the board structure. It is he who is their union. Different motherboards have different sockets. Find out a form 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.

Then we need to think about what might be required. The main thing is the newest processor, which is self-explanatory. In the presence of the "changer" there must be a thermal paste, a sponge, with which you can remove the old thermal paste, cross-shaped and flat, with an average screwdriver width.

The PC turns off, absolutely all wires are pulled out, the nuts are unscrewed with a screwdriver, the side cover is pushed back. The side of the system unit is changed so that the cooler (fan) is turned face down and the cable is disconnected. Next, 4 fastening levers (there are 2). Each of them has an arrow. So, in order to displace the cooler, you need to push each of them aside. Then each mount goes up. It's not easy, 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. For this purpose there are special latches. The new processor is put in place, the thermal paste is applied and the cooler is installed. This section showed that an upgrade is not difficult, even if you need to replace the processor.

How to upgrade the 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 output to the display.

Replacement of components

To upgrade the video card will need a screwdriver and time. Then all the wires are turned off, the bolts are unscrewed and the side cover is shifted. A screw is removed, which the video card is attached and carefully removed from the slot with two handles, moving upwards.

A new card is placed on the place of the removed video adapter. Nearby is inserted into the connector one more. SLI bridge is mounted.

Both cards are fastened with screws, the side cover is covered and screwed up, after connecting the cooler. After connecting all the wires, the PC turns on. 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 the startup select "Install drivers".

If you are installing from a hard disk, you need to go to the folder where they were previously downloaded and double-clicked.

Conclusion

Thus, we can conclude that an upgrade is not such a complicated procedure. And in the old shell, it is possible to exchange some individual parts for new ones. So, improve your favorite technique. A upgrade, made by yourself, will save you an extra penny, which can be invested in new components.