Upgrading hardware
Today, I opened my computer to upgrade memory and add a DVD burner. While adding memory was not an issue, I was worried that there may not be a spare power connector for my new DVD-burner. This was because it was a branded machine and it came with a CD-RW built-in. In the worst case, I’d have had to take the old CD-RW out to put the new internal drive. Thankfully, I didn’t have to.
It has been a while since I stuck my head inside a desktop computer. So when I did today, I was pleasantly surprised by the intricate details that manufacturers take care of these days. Among those I noticed were:
- There were spare connectors for everything.
- Extra fan for cooling the air inside the cabinet.
- Almost everything comes integrated on a motherboard.
- Extra spare Serial ATA connectors.
- Vertically mounted hard-disk. How thoughtful! If you’re aware that you should stack all your CDs vertically, the same analogy holds good for the hard disk as well (if not more aptly). And in this case, whether you place the cabinet vertical or lay it down horizontal, the HDD stays vertical.
- There’s virtually no clutter as all the cabling is nicely secured. Much easier to clean.
The upgrade was clean as a whistle. Open, install, close and load-up.
Chetan, I think most of the features would hold true because you have a branded PC. Not many assembeled PCs around here in India so neatly packaged with so many extra features. Let alone an extra fan - No ways, you have to actually tell the the machine is heating up so get me an extra one unless your tech savvy and do it yourself.
Jan 17, 06 at 11:16