Lately, I have seen a lot of high end and low budget laptops in the market and it was considered that the end of desktop computers is nearly reached. But this theory was wrong because the desktop PC’s are still there and in fact, going strong. The reason why desktop computers are still available in the market is because of the low cost and high quality that most manufacturers offer. Another thing that desktop computers offer is the good performance that they have with an unbeatable price. Aside from that, you can easily set up your own rig to match your budget and it is very easy to upgrade any parts that you want due to the availability of replacement parts and spares. You can even upgrade certain computer parts to make your computer last longer. If certain part of it is defective or no longer functioning, you can easily buy parts at any computer retailer store and you do not need to replace the whole computer. Even in today’s time where everyone wants to have mobile access via laptops and notebooks, there are still people who prefer their sturdy desktop computers.

Desktop computers are way better than laptops and notebook computers (provided that it is to be used in static areas). One problem with laptops and notebook computers is the limitation of features that you will get which is usually limited to what the manufacturers specify in their products. While in desktop computers even if you have a not so good computer set up at the time you bought your computer, you can still easily upgrade it anytime you want. Computer hardware improvement with desktop computers is virtually endless. For example, laptops manufacturers usually offer laptops with hard disk capacities of 160 GB or 320 GB at max while there are computer retailer shops that are now offering desktops computers with hard disk capacities of 600 GB up to 1 TB hard disk drive. That’s a lot of storage space compared to what laptop manufacturers usually bundle with their products. Another example is the size of computer RAM that is higher in desktop computers which make it a very important option for those who want nothing but sheer performance. These examples are based on what manufacturers and retailers include in their packages.

The best part about desktop computers is that it is easy to upgrade, install or add more hardware when you need it. Replacing hard drives, adding computer RAM, graphic cards and other computer hardware equipment is easier in desktop computers compared to laptops and notebooks. Desktop computers have been around in the market for a very long time. You can also find a lot of qualified technicians for desktop PCs compared to laptops and notebook computers which require experts to do repairs and upgrades. In the end, it makes the troubleshooting process or upgrading more expensive similarly when repairing laptop and notebook computers.

If you always experience system freezes and poor response times when using your computer that can mean a lot of things. Factors that can affect your computer when it is running slower than usual is it may be infected with a virus or one of your computer hardware is already defective. Another factor is dust that already accumulated inside your computer but most of the time opening a lot of programs and applications at once can also cause your computer to slow down.

You get what your budget’s worth; this usually applies to low performance systems with budget parts. But you don’t have to worry because there is still a way to deal with slow PC speeds without the need of replacing pricey components like the CPU and graphics card. One of the most cost-effective ways to deal with this kind of problem is to simply add more RAM modules or upgrade your old ones! This will not only help you speed up your computer but also save you more money by not replacing the other components of your computer.

RAM or Random Access Memory is the data cache where files are being stored temporarily to keep open programs running smoothly. You computer can access these stored data at very fast speeds. When you add more RAM to your computer, it can store more data and files which helps it to manage more applications even simultaneously. Thus, making your computer run faster and avoids system freezes and slow response.

What happens when your computer runs out of RAM? Simple, it will utilize a portion of the hard disk drive to store data that it needs to be processes. Usually, this is where speed problems arise because under this set up memory blocks are swapped between the hard drive and RAM. But unlike in RAM your computer doesn’t have high-speed access to data stored in the hard drive. In effect, your system freezes and slows down because it can’t immediately access the files stored in the hard drive to be processed. To some extent, your computer can still manage this kind of set up but you will surely notice the sluggish and unresponsive of your computer when you are under this kind of situation. Another bad effect of long-term swapping is it will eventually overtax your computer and cause it for more future system crashes.

If you want to enjoy faster response times with your computer specially when you often multi task just increase the size of your RAM or upgrade it. Today, for the average computer user a 1GB of RAM is good enough to keep their computer working properly. If you’re one of those who love to switch among multiple windows or programs, at least 2GB of RAM may be needed to avoid any hang ups and downtimes when you use your computer.