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Are all the hot new applications out of reach? Or maybe you just want to add some features without spending major dollars. Anyway you look at it, a computer upgrade is probably in your future. But where do you start? Since upgrading requires some physical modification of your system, you’ll want to find a competent service outlet. Look for an A+ Authorized Service Center™. These service centers are committed to providing quality customer service including consultation.
An Authorized Service Center is committed to having at least 50 percent of its technicians A+™ Certified. This designation is awarded by CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association™, and is recommended by the Better Business Bureau as one way consumers may determine a reseller’s level of commitment to computer service quality.
Certified technicians have passed rigorous, standardized tests developed by CompTIA in conjunction with major software and hardware manufacturers. The tests are designed to establish benchmarks for repair and diagnostic ability. To date, over 50,000 technicians and more than 3,000 firms have been certified.
Once you find the right service center, explain to them your computer system and the difficulties you’re having. You may just need the "quick" fix of adding more RAM. However, you may need something more complex, such as a new central processing unit (CPU) or motherboard. Whatever you do, don’t forget the first law of upgrading: Never pay as much for an upgrade as you would for a new system with similar performance! A reputable computer reseller with a full-
For example, it may not be economical to fully upgrade (modem, sound card, more memory, CD-
However, if you have a more current system and it that cartoon hourglass is always staring at you, think about a limited memory upgrade. Here again an A+™ Certified technician will have an answer to your needs. It could be your Pentium-
What if you are perfectly content with the operating speed of your computer and only want to add some additional features? A CD-
Computer hardware technology is constantly changing and software is becoming increasingly system hungry. Few people can afford to keep replacing their PC system with each new technical advance. The good news is that you may not have to. The time will come however, when an upgrade may be called for. When that happens, discuss your needs with a computer reseller and have all but the simplest of installations done by a professional computer technician.