{"id":10288,"date":"2016-09-13T15:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-09-13T19:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/?p=10288"},"modified":"2025-11-03T11:44:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T16:44:24","slug":"10-killer-cheap-upgrades-for-your-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southjerseytechies.net\/blog\/10-killer-cheap-upgrades-for-your-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Killer Cheap Upgrades for Your PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to put more pep in your PC’s step? These surprisingly cheap PC upgrades and accessories do the trick without breaking the bank.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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No need to break the bank<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Sure, swanky new Surface Pros and $1,200 graphics cards may capture all the headlines, but on a practical level, the real story is that PCs aren\u2019t cheap. But if your computer\u2019s starting to feel pokey, there\u2019s fortunately no reason to rush out a spend hundreds on a new one.<\/p>\n

Investing small amounts in key new PC hardware can keep your computer running strong for years to come. These upgrades\u2014most costing well under $100\u2014breathe new life into slow machines. You just have to be strategic and make sure you\u2019re putting your money in the best place for your particular system.<\/p>\n

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Speed up your PC with an SSD<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Let\u2019s start in the most obvious place. If your PC still runs with a mechanical hard drive, swapping it out with an SSD will make it feel like a whole new computer. SSDs inject face-melting speed into a PC, drastically improving boot times, file transfers, and overall system responsiveness.<\/p>\n

A lot of PCs don\u2019t have SSDs, for two reasons: Solid-state drives use to be extravagantly expensive, and computer makers often charge hefty mark-ups for upgrading to an SSD. Fortunately, SSD prices have plummeted in recent years. Superb models like theSamsung 850 EVO ($89.39 for 250GB on Amazon) and the\u00a0OCZ Trion 150 ($45 for 120GB on Amazon) can be found for well under $100 online. If you find the storage capacities a bit too tight, you can always install the SSD as a boot drive alongside your current hard drive.<\/p>\n

A word of warning about SSDs, and all the hardware discussed in this article: You can often find lower prices if you sift through Amazon or Newegg for no-name or lesser-known brands. But you\u2019re gambling on reliability and support when you move away from established PC hardware makers. Stick with name brand gear unless you absolutely, positively can\u2019t afford it.<\/p>\n

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Mass storage is dirt cheap<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Good news if your available storage space is filled to the brim: Traditional hard drives are even cheaper than SSDs these days. A 1TB Western Digital Blue hard drive spinning at a speedy 7,200rpm will only set you back $50 on\u00a0Amazon, while a 3TB WD Blue drive is just $90 on Amazon (albeit at a slower 5,400rpm).<\/p>\n

Hybrid drives blend the best of both worlds, combining a large amount of traditional storage with a small, speedy flash storage cache. The drive monitors your oft-used files and keeps them on the cache, where they benefit from SSD-esque speeds. A Seagate 1TB hybrid drive goes for $85 on\u00a0Amazon with an 8GB SSD cache, or $114 on Amazonwith a 32GB cache.<\/p>\n

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Add RAM for more multitasking<\/strong><\/div>\n
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If your computer\u2019s having trouble running multiple tasks simultaneously, low memory is a likely culprit. Two gigabytes of RAM is the absolute minimum modern Windows systems need to run smoothly, and even PCs with 4GB of memory can start to feel pokey if you\u2019re running several programs, keep a dozen Chrome tabs open, or game with some background processes still running.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, memory is dirt cheap. Picking up an 8GB memory kit from Corsair ($36 for 2x4GB kit on\u00a0Amazon) or Kingston ($36 for 2x4GB kit on Amazon)\u2014two reliable brands I\u2019ve had nothing but success with personally\u2014will set you back less than $5 per gigabyte.<\/p>\n

Just be sure to get the right type of memory for your PC! RAM comes in all sorts of different packages. The easiest way to tell what type of RAM resides in your PC is to download the free, superb CPU-Z software, then open the Memory<\/em> tab and look for the \u201ctype\u201d option.<\/p>\n

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MAYBE upgrade your CPU<\/strong><\/div>\n
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A pokey PC may be the result of an outdated processor. Unfortunately, replacing your CPU often means replacing your motherboard too, making the endeavor pretty pricey. But not always\u2014especially if you have an AMD-powered system.<\/p>\n

AMD\u2019s AM3+ and FM2 motherboards have been powering AMD\u2019s CPUs and APUs, respectively, since mid-2012. Since many prebuilt AMD systems sport modest processors, upgrading to a modern CPU can give your PC a shot in the arm. If you\u2019re on FM3+, the new Athlon X4 860K ($75 on\u00a0Amazon) is a solid entry-level quad-core processor for gaming, while the 8-core FX-8320E ($130 on Amazon) is a great step-up option and price-to-performance champion. If you have an FM2-based system with an AMD APU, the A10-7860K ($110 on Amazon) could be a solid upgrade, complete withintegrated graphics that let you get into e-sports games at modest frame rates.<\/p>\n

Intel switches out its motherboards and socket types much more often, and its chips tend to be much more expensive. Replacing Intel chips aren\u2019t really an affordable upgrade in most cases.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to make sure your new chip is compatible with your existing motherboard! Before you buy, fire up CPU-Z and search for the \u201cPackage\u201d entry in the main CPU tab to see what sort of socket your motherboard packs.<\/p>\n

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Gaming doesn’t have to be expensive<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Want to dip your toes into PC gaming? Despite what fearmongers may tell you, gaming doesn\u2019t have to cost an arm and a leg.<\/p>\n

AMD\u2019s Radeon RX 460 ($110 and up on Newegg) delivers great performance in e-sports games like League of Legends<\/em> and Overwatch<\/em>. It also lets you play modern games at a console-esque 30 frames per second with High graphics settings at 1080p, or up to 60fps at Medium settings. That\u2019s damned good for a hair over $100. Even better: Many models pull their power directly from your motherboard, with no need for additional power connectors. That makes AMD\u2019s budget card a great option for adding gaming capabilities to prebuilt \u201cbig box\u201d PCs from the likes of HP and Dell, as they often pack modest power supplies that lack extra connectors.<\/p>\n

Be careful though: Some of the more potent Radeon RX 460 models require extra 6-pin power connectors. You don\u2019t want that if you don\u2019t have one available\u2014unless you want to buy a power supply, too. A 500 watt power supply from a reputable company doesn\u2019t cost much, as evidenced by the EVGA 500 W1, which only costs $35 on Amazon.<\/p>\n

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Buy some canned air<\/strong><\/div>\n
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No, seriously. If you haven\u2019t cleaned out your PC in a year or more, mounds of dust and debris can be collected inside. Clogged fans and exhaust ports lead to overheating, which leads to your PC throttling back performance. Single containers of canned air can be relatively pricey; grab a four pack ($16.22 on Amazon) for a lower price and enough air to clean out your PC for years to come.<\/p>\n

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Improve your cooling, improve your performance<\/strong><\/div>\n
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If your PC\u2019s still running hot after blowing out the dust, the thermal paste coating the area where your CPU or GPU touches its cooler could be old, dry, and ineffective, especially if you\u2019ve had the equipment for several years.<\/p>\n

First, install SpeedFan and double check that your CPU or GPU is indeed overheating. If one (or both!) is, grab a syringe of thermal paste\u2014Arctic Silver 5 ($7.43 on\u00a0Amazon)\u2014then use guides to\u00a0installing a CPU cooler and refreshing your graphics card to help you apply new thermal paste after scraping off the old stuff.<\/p>\n

Still<\/em> running hot overall? Try adding a case fan or two. Case fans from reputable vendors are shockingly cheap ($7.91 from Cooler Master on\u00a0Amazon, or $9 from NZXT on\u00a0Amazon) and can be installed in mere minutes.<\/p>\n

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A better monitor<\/strong><\/div>\n
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You spend most of your time interacting with your computer\u2019s input and output devices, so it\u2019s definitely worth investing in decent peripherals if you spend considerable time at your PC.<\/p>\n

Start with your monitor. If you\u2019re still using a lower-resolution display or (shudder<\/em>) a fat CRT display, embracing a high-definition 1080p monitor will provide a huge step up in usability. It won\u2019t break the bank either: You can buy a 1080p HP with a 21.5-inch IPS screen for just $100 on Amazon. IPS screens provide a much more vibrant image than the twisted-nematic panels found in most budget monitors.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, if you\u2019re a gamer with a Radeon graphics card, consider buying a monitor that supports AMD\u2019s FreeSync technology. FreeSync synchronizes the refresh rate of your graphics card and display to eliminate stutter and screen tearing in games. While monitors with Nvidia\u2019s competing G-Sync technology fetch steep price premiums, FreeSync adds minimal cost to a display. A 22-inch 1080p FreeSync display by ViewSonic costs just $110 on Amazon, for example.<\/p>\n

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Aural bliss<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Treat your ears, too. The speakers that come bundled with prebuilt PCs tend to be utter garbage. While audio gear pricing can escalate to frightening levels, some of our favorite headsets will set you back less than a Benjamin.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a gamer, our favorite all-around gaming headset is the Kingston HyperX Cloud($67.93 on Amazon). The sound quality is second to none in this bracket, the build quality is superb, and it\u2019s extremely comfortable\u2014though its microphone is merely average.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t need a mic? Music lovers will find a lot to love in the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ($99.95 on Amazon), which I\u2019ve personally been using for years now. The comfortably snug cans lack the extreme bass kick of, say, Beats or Monster headphones, but make up for it by delivering rich, accurate, and dynamic audio across the full sound spectrum. They\u2019re beloved among Amazon buyers for a reason.<\/p>\n

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Enhance the parts you physically touch<\/strong><\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re used to crappy bundled PC keyboards, or laptop keyboards, upgrading to a mechanical keyboard will change your life. The well-reviewed Logitech G610 Orion withCherry MX Brown or Red switches only costs $90 on Amazon.That\u2019s probably more than most people have spent on a keyboard before, but it\u2019s cheap by mechanical standards. Once you\u2019ve tried it, you won\u2019t be able to go back to a rubber-dome board.<\/p>\n

Likewise, investing in a decent mouse makes interacting with your PC that much more pleasant. The Razer DeathAdder ($42.69 on Amazon) is ostensibly a gaming mouse, but its ergonomic design and high DPI sensor help it feel good in your palm and generate nice, smooth cursor movements. I\u2019ve been using one for more than five years now, and grimace whenever i\u2019m forced to use a cheap mouse bundled with a prebuilt PC.<\/p>\n

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But first…<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Speeding up your well-loved PC doesn\u2019t actually have to cost any<\/em> money. You\u2019ll find a few tips repeated from here\u2014seriously, buy an SSD\u2014but for the most part, it focuses on no-cost software solutions for potentially boosting your computer\u2019s performance. Try those before dropping dough on new gear!<\/p>\n

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