Upgrading Your Computer With Wholesale Computer Parts

When computers gained popularity in homes around the world starting in the late 1980's, it was common to upgrade a computer every few years to make sure that it stayed current with the latest technology. One of the reasons why upgrading was so popular was because computers cost about $2500 at the time whereas upgrading the motherboard and few other components would run you a few hundred dollars.

Over the years as the cost of technology has decreased greatly which is great for computer geeks. Every year or two you can wander down to your local computer store or to an online store and pickup a new computer for less than $1000.

Seems like a great deal doesn't it, so what's the downside?

The downside is the cost that replacing a PC has on the environment. Unfortunately because of the cheap computers that are available, computers are replaced every year or two and the old computers either get sold for about 10% of what you paid for it, or it goes to the landfill. Computer parts are made from many different harmful materials that should not end up in our landfill sites since they can pollute the water and never decompose.

Before heading out to buy a new computer, why not try upgrading your computer using wholesale computer parts that are readily available on the internet? For many users it's simply not necessary to have the latest technology, especially if you only use the computer for email and the internet. Don't be fooled by all the advertisements that suggest that you need a new computer.

If you are finding that your computer is in need of a bit of a boost, there are a few wholesale computer parts that you might want to look into. First, consider adding more Memory (RAM) to your computer. In recent years the price of RAM has dropped dramatically and you can upgrade for a substantial increase in speed for less than $40.

If your hard drive is getting full, consider buying an external hard drive to store all your personal files. A hard drive that is nearing capacity can slow your computer down. You can buy more storage than most people will ever need for less than $80.

The best place to find wholesale computer parts is online as major retailers mark-up their computer components substantially. You will notice price differences as much as 50% lower when buying computer parts online. By upgrading your computer with wholesale computer parts not only will you save money, but you will also be doing your part to reduce garbage that would otherwise end up in our landfills.

Blake Hygate is the owner of http://PC-Tech-Express.com which advocates buying wholesale computer parts online, rather than simply disposing of your computer and adding to the environmental issues currently experienced by landfill sites.