Jon Morr
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In this fluctuating economy, we regularly ask ourselves if it is better to renew something that we already have or to directly buy a new one, when it comes to electronics it tends to be an important value, and it is better to analyze it carefully.
If you are considering investing good money in your laptop to adapt it to video games, you must consider several factors, and before making all the investment in hardware and software to run the games, it is better to read these tips.
Is it worth updating?
The most recommendable thing is that the first thing you do is check the “Technical Support”, in the maintenance manual on the corresponding website of the equipment. This manual can guide you in knowing if the update is feasible because not all laptops are compatible with the latest generation hardware you want to buy.
Components that we cannot optimize.
In laptops, you can not update the motherboard, screen, processor, and integrated video card if it became a delicate one.
Modifiable components
The components that we can change to a laptop can never be compared to a desktop computer, with few options that would really be worth it.
The components that could be worth it if you want and can change it would be internal storage and RAM. Replacing the hard drive with an SSD is one of the most suitable updates for your laptop.
An important fact, there are several models of laptops that accept to add a second video card, but they are usually very expensive
Compatible Components
When you have the information you can provide the page web of the brand of your laptop, with all the details at hand you can search lists supplied by different manufacturers components compatible with your RAM and hard drive.
If what you want is to change the hard drive for an SSD, most of them are all compatible with different laptop models, although it is never unnecessary to consult.
It is almost essential that when buying an SSD it be at least 128GB so that the operating system and games can run correctly. You can also choose a second mechanical disk (HDD) to be able to store photos, videos, and other files. So you free the SSD for your video games.
Ventilation system
It is likely that your old laptop does not have the most suitable and modern ventilation system for video games. Portable more new feature advanced ventilation system, which also greatly reduces the internal noise of the equipment.
There are platforms or bases to support your laptop, greatly helping it to properly cool.
The clean boot of the system
Boot the system reducing applications and programs in the background. This will help us help with the performance of the RAM and the processor.
Generate a correct energy plan
The battery is a fundamental part of the life of your laptop, not only for the performance time without having to connect it to a power outlet, but it can also be related to its impact on the performance of the equipment. If you are using a reduced power plan or low consumption, you will be limiting the performance of the components of the laptop, this will be noticeable when playing.
Pre-evaluate the performance of your battery and cable that goes to the power outlet. Analyze charging cycles, if unaccountable notes without even having installed games, you probably need s to change.
Renew or buy a new one
If your laptop is really old it is not worth making the investment to buy components that will not run properly afterward, however, if your laptop is in a considerable range and its use has been little, the changes may that you make will considerably extend its life.
The change of components and updates you make to your laptop will depend on several factors, if you dare and make the decision to update it, you run the risk of making the investment and certain problems may persist. The most recommended is that you consult with a professional beforehand, so you can have a more timely opinion about it.
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