The launch of a new operating system is usually, in most cases, more than enough reason to renew the computer equipment of a company, especially if they have been in operation for many years and with the new version of Windows it has begun to show signs of aging.
Fortunately from Microsoft (if we do not take into account Windows Vista), they know how to make this transition for the computers that at that moment are running the version of Windows prior to the one that is launched, can be updated without any problems and they can last another generation more.
When to renew the equipment of a company
Before renewing the computer equipment of a company, we must take into account, not only that it will be cheaper to choose wholesale computers, but before making that investment (which depending on the number of teams can be very high) if there is any way we can extending the life of the equipment.
Before considering extending the life of our computer equipment, we must ask ourselves if it is really worth it. A team with more than 10 years not worth updating, since even if we notice performance improvements, the change will be minimal. If, on the other hand, the equipment is between 5 and 10 years old (depending on its processor), if it is worth studying, it lengthens the life.
Here we ask ourselves Is it possible to extend the life of a computer equipment?
Swapping the HDD for an SSD
Traditional hard drives, HDDs are mechanical and their operation is very similar to that of turntables, where a needle travels along a physical disk, disk where all the information that we copy, the information of the applications is recorded, in addition to erasing, through the same process, the files that we delete.
All reading and writing processes are carried out in this way at a maximum of 7.400 rpm. With the advent of solid drives, known as SSDs, write speed is infinitely faster Like the reading process, since the content is stored in digital format, like the memory cards of mobile phones or cameras.
Where the change from a HDD to an SSD is most noticeable we find it in the startup time of the computer as well as the time it takes for applications to run. File access and opening times are faster but hardly noticeable for small files.
Starting from euros 30 We can find solid hard drives (SSD) for example in Amazon of 256 GB, more than enough space for any company that usually works with text files, spreadsheets or even presentations, especially if they also work with a storage service in the cloud.
Expanding RAM
Memory is another component of a computer that we can replace with a larger quantity. Memory is like sugar: the more sugar (more memory) the sweeter (the faster the computer will work).
RAM memory should not be confused with storage space. While the storage space is used to store information on the computer (documents, programs, movies, music ...), RAM is the road that the computer needs for the information to circulate. The more memory the device has, the bigger the road, so you can circulate more information / cars in less time.
Unlike a hard disk (we can use one of any size) in the case of memory we have to use a memory module that has the same specifications that the one is installed or another that is compatible and that works at the same speed.
Being a more complex change (At least it may seem initially) it is not if the equipment is not very old, since we only have to remove the memory module and look at both the type that it is (DDRX where X is a number) and the 3 figures that are show that it represents the maximum operating speed in MHz.
With that information we can go to any informational setting or again to Amazon, where we will find a greater variety of options.
Nothing else
There is no other component of the computer that can be replace with ease Without the rest of the components being affected as they are not compatible, such as memory and processor
We could contemplate replacing the motherboard, the problem is that this also implies change processor, and requires that we completely disassemble all the components of the computer because we do not have the extra expense that it entails, the time that the equipment is stopped, reinstalling all the applications, configuring all the peripherals and components ...
What should we take into account when renewing the equipment of a company
Dell, Acer, Lenovo, Samsung ... are some of the companies that have more computer equipment released every year, teams that cover all needs. The problem we face when renewing the equipment of a company has a very simple solution.
The best option is to opt for wholesale computers, preferably in companies that offer us a series of equipment already configured and / or that allow us to configure the equipment to adapt them to our needs.
Also, when buying in batches, eThe final price will always be lower that if we choose to buy equipment individually, taking advantage of specific offers since in the end cheap is expensive. It is always advisable, for the productivity of a company, that the supplier of all computer equipment is the same.
Another aspect that we must take into account when we renew the equipment are the monitors. Larger monitors allow increased productivity by allowing you to have several applications open on the screen, avoiding having to switch between applications.
If the company that manages the computer equipment also offers us the possibility of renewing the monitors in batches, even also printers, we will always be able to obtain a better price. At the moment, the monitors with the best value for money To use in offices, it is the 24-inch, monitors that have reduced their price a lot in recent years and that we can find for less than 100 euros with very good benefits.