Why you should upgrade to an SSD
Computers are a sizeable investment that you most likely wish to keep running for as long as possible. Both Macs and Windows computers generally last 3-5 years, however, you can stretch out that lifespan significantly when you make the right upgrades and repairs. If you have noticed your computer isn’t running as well as it used to, perhaps it has become sluggish or even failed altogether; before you take the decision to buy a new computer, it is definitely worth considering fine-tuning your computer.
In this regard, it can be worth your while to make the upgrade to a Solid State Drive (SSD).
SSD is a type of hard drive that can improve your laptop in a number of ways. To learn more about these hard drives and why you should make the switch, read on.
Your computer will run faster
When it comes to getting computers repaired, most people look for ways to make their machines run faster. Upgrading to an SSD will hands down significantly enhance the overall performance of your computer, by reducing load times and making your machine run quicker as a whole. This not only means that your programs will run faster, but you will also be able to load applications and handle huge downloads with no problem.
SSDs are tougher and more durable
Hardware malfunction is a fact of life for computers no matter how well you take care of them. Switching to SSD is in your best interest. Since this drive has no moving parts (unlike traditional hard drives), you can greatly minimize the prospect of drive failure. It is built tougher than standard drives and they should last for several years without a problem.
An SSD upgrade is cheaper than buying a new computer
A new Apple Mac will set you back around $3,000-4,000 and so is a huge investment. Usually, it is the hard drive that fails in computers (as their average lifespan is 4-5 years), causing them to become sluggish or stop altogether and but the rest of the computer is often still in good working order. By swapping out the old hard drive with a new SSD, it will not only extend the life of your existing iMac or MacBook Pro but will be a fraction of the price of a new machine.
What are you waiting for?
So there you have it. You can get a lot of great performance out of your computer when you upgrade to an SSD. To get the service that you need, we’d love to help you out. Contact our friendly team at Tekkie Help to assess the specifications of your computer, discuss your requirements and give you some great recommendations. For a rough guide of what to expect price-wise, upgrading an iMac to a 1TB SSD will set you back $758 and laptop upgrades (1TB) start from $600, depending on the model.
If you need computer upgrades, repairs, advice, or any other IT support, contact us at Tekkie Help to get the ball rolling!