2007-11-25 02:44:06 · 7 answers · asked by abbysdragon 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Since you're posting this in Laptops & Notebooks, I'm going to assume that you have a laptop computer, and not a desktop computer.
There are not many components in a laptop that you can upgrade. In most models it's just the memory and maybe the hard drive. It will be cheaper to upgrade both of these than to buy a new computer. However, you may not see much improvement just from these two upgrades.
If you don't have much RAM now and you max out what your laptop can hold, you will see some speed improvement. Changing the hard drive usually makes less of a difference, unless you specifically shop for one that has a higher rotational speed and a larger cache.
2007-11-25 02:48:26 · answer #1 · answered by Don Adriano 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old your old computer is, but usually they just become obsolete and by the time you upgrade to as much as you can, you might be better off looking for another. I have one 3 years old and couldn't get more memory than I could with a new, so bought another one. I had a PC and after much research, I ended up getting an Apple. I have never regreted it! If you should want another pc, avoid the windows vista, just too many having problems with it so you might want to stick with XP. I had a Dell and I was very happy with their support. Now that I have the Apple, there just is much more capabilites than what I had on the PC. Good luck with whatever you decide.
2007-11-25 10:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use your computer for daily lightweight purposes like checking mail, surfing the net, listening to music, playing some light games etc., there is no need to go out and buy a grand computer. You can simply upgrade some portions of your existing computer. However if you want to try out Windows Vista or want to use some very heavy games/software, getting a newer computer will be better.
:)
2007-11-25 10:50:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom's Hardware Guide [at www.tomshardware.com] reviewed upgrading for desktops in August [I think it was August].
They concluded that Intel type mobos with lower than the 945 chipset probably aren't worth upgrading and that AMD type mobos aren't worth spending more than about $200 USD to upgrade [and only for the 939 or better mobo chipset].
On the other hand, new cpu.mobo technology is expected in 12 to 18 months with much improved price/performance characteristics, so if you can put off a new computer until then, you'll probably be very happy is you do.
laptops usually aren't worth upgrading or can't be upgraded at all.
GL
2007-11-25 10:53:23 · answer #4 · answered by Spock (rhp) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PC prices have dropped significantly in the last few years, so it's easier to just buy a complete system for a fraction of what it would cost you to re-vamp your old one.
2007-11-25 10:48:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
new one
as buying the pieces individually cost more than a prepacked deal
2007-11-25 10:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
New and I'd go with the best
http://www.dell.com
2007-11-25 10:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by Don M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋