Hedgehog IT

Upgrades

The speed, functionality and lifespan of your PC or Laptop can all be enhanced with an upgrade

All of the above are symptoms of a number of issues but all usually fixable by upgrading a component or two in your system. As we use our computers and fill them up with files, data (photos, music and video), programs and applications the system can start to struggle to manage the modern day demands we as users place on our systems. New applications and programs require more memory and processing power than ever before. New games demand the latest graphics.

You can severeley extend the life of your system and also increase its productivity and speed & performance with minor upgrades that don't cost the earth. For instance 75% of the systems we look at could benefit from a memory upgrade (which increases general system speed and aids performance and multi-tasking).

We can upgrade all makes and models of PC home and office computers and laptops.


Take a look at the benefits of upgrading your system:

Reasons to Upgrade:

Upgrading is cost-effective too!

Be it for home users or office workstations, low-cost upgrades can be implemented to boost performance, speed, and increase efficiency and productivty.

Upgrade Component to Benefit Comparison Table

Check out our comparison table below to see which components can solve which type of problems or symptoms your system may be showing.

Upgrade Component

Benefits of Upgrade
Graphics / Video Card
  • Higher quality, more detailed on-screen graphics
  • More vibrant and accurate colours
  • Fast games and applications performance
  • Smoother graphics; think motion, edging, anti-aliasing & 3D environments
  • Added capabilities – Watch TV, record video, dual monitor desktops
Memory / RAM
  • Increased system responsiveness
  • Increased system health & efficiency
  • Faster boot-up/shut down times and general loading
  • Increases multi-tasking capability
  • Boost system performance
Processor / CPU
  • Increased overall system speed & performance
  • Vastly improve system responsiveness
  • More processing PoWeR & Muscle!
  • Faster everything..
Hard Drive / HDD
  • Add storage space for your media; files, documents, photos, music & videos, etc
  • Increase system storage capacity
  • Improve system health by leaving more C:/ drive space free for Windows
  • Increase read/write and search speed
  • Make everything seem lightning fast with new Solid State (SSD) Drives
Sound / Audio Card
  • Increase audio quality and clarity of low, mid and high tones
  • Add functionality; Doulby Surround Sound, THX Certified, 5.1, 7.1, etc
  • Add capability – alternate jacks and headphone sockets, multiple input ports/sockets, volume controls, EQ, bass / treble control
Mainboard
  • Add support for more memory, faster processors & newer technologies
  • Double system life expectancy
  • Note: Mainboard upgrades often involve the replacement of processor and memory components due to the advances in technology and compatibility issues; but is still usually much cheaper than purchasing a completely new system from your local big-chain high street retailers.
Monitor Display
  • Increase colour quality/depth and contrast & brightness
  • Increase responsiveness and latency (decreasing lag - ideal for gamers)
  • Increase desktop space via resolution – fit more on your screen
  • View two applications at once, open side-by-side (resolution dependant)
  • Improve the visible quality of your graphics and games

Accessories & Peripherals

Benefits of Upgrade
Mouse & Keyboard
  • Improve mouse responsiveness and accuracy
  • Free up desk space with a wireless desktop
  • Add multimedia controls to your keyboard (volume up/down, play/pause, etc)
  • Add fingertip functionality or a trackpad
  • Improve your health via ergonomic designs
NAS
(Network Attached Storage)
  • Increase storage capabilities
  • Access your files from anywhere in the world over the internet
  • Keep a back-up of your data incase of disaster or primary drive failure or corruption
  • Share & stream your files and data to consoles & TVs, media players, etc all around your home

As you can see, there are many upgrade options available to you to help increase the speed, efficiency and functionality of your system.

For more information or to see what type of upgrade may be a best match for you, why not email one of our specialists or call us on 0844 589 9946 to talk about upgrading your system.