Why do you need your computer hardware to be up-to-date?

Picture this: a deadline for an important meeting is coming up but your computer starts acting up – crashes or freezes, suddenly it shuts off, downloads happen extremely slow, applications take a long time to load, and fans are getting noisy. Sound frustrating? We agree, it’s just not the time for that.

If you encounter any of the previous issues, you most likely have a hardware problem.

Why risk the profits of your business or work, when you can prevent that from happening by ensuring that your computer hardware is up-to-date?

It won’t happen to me, you’d say. You’re still not convinced enough. We agree that it’s easy to put off routine updates on your computer, so let’s see together why exactly it’s so important for your computer hardware to be on track.

Why update hardware?

In an Intel study, researchers found out that waiting for your slow PC to load each morning, can waste you up to 11 hours a year. It can also make employees 29% less productive, or potentially cost up to $17,000 a year for each outdated computer.

Sooner or later, you’ll outgrow your computer hardware. As you can see, ignoring an update can cause you and/or your business bigger damage in the long term.

Nowadays, artificial intelligence and software are constantly evolving which is why many newer versions of apps and programs require increasingly higher specifications to function properly. You will either need to buy a late-model computer, or you need to upgrade the software of your existing one. Either way, you need to catch up.

1.    Get an instant speed boost with an SSD upgrade

SSD stands for solid-state drive and it is a type of storage device for persistent data. Although it performs the same basic functions as a hard drive (HDD), it is lighter in weight, uses less power, and stores data electronically on cells, which makes data access a lot quicker.

These days you can’t skip the upgrade to an SSD.

It will allow your computer to run five times faster. An upgrade from HDD to SSD will result in:

• faster boot times
• quicker loading of apps, programs, and user files
• less lag when opening up multiple windows
• extend the life of your laptop or desktop computer by removing the dust that builds up on older drives
• keep all your data intact

You can trust Eagletech’s technicians to take care of your failing hard drive and replace it with an up-to-date SSD. Get your upgrade today.

2.    Improve your performance by increasing your RAM

RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is used as a short-term memory for computers so that they can access data easily.

The more RAM your computer has, the more data it can operate with at any given moment.

An upgrade to your RAM will result in:

• running more than one program at a time without freezing
• using large programs like Adobe Photoshop effortlessly

3.    Improve your gaming experience with a graphic card upgrade

If you don’t update your graphics driver regularly, your computer may not be able to properly render graphics or display media such as photos and videos. An upgraded graphic card is essential to:

• higher resolution media
• play the latest games since they become bigger and bigger and require one that can keep up.

Your computer’s overall performance and stability are endangered. If you want to prevent any crashes and improve your computer’s graphic capabilities, Eagletech’s technicians can update your graphic card and keep it intact.

4.    Prevent security breaches

If you’re using outdated technology, you are at a much bigger risk of cybersecurity attacks. It’s not worth the catastrophic events after a breach in security since you expose yourself and your work at risk.

Keep your integrity intact and be better protected from these kinds of threats by updating your hardware regularly.

5.    Save costs with a hardware upgrade

You might think that buying a new device would be easier but have you thought about the costs that come with it?

Also, many companies choose not to update their technologies because of the money associated with this action. However, outdated tech tends to result in costing organizations significantly more money. Why? Because outdated technology requires more assistance and maintenance to keep the systems on track. Integrating a new system will definitely cost more than maintaining your existing one.

We, Eagletech Computers, can lend you a hand with the upgrades today, so they won’t interfere with your important plans tomorrow.

Contact us today to learn more.