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PC & Laptop Upgrades Worcester
Most people replace a perfectly good computer because it has got slow. In the majority of cases it doesn’t need replacing at all. It needs a solid-state drive, and possibly a bit more memory.
- No fix, no fee
- No call-out charge
- Open 7 days
- Rated 5.0 on Google
That’s a comparatively small job, and the difference is dramatic. Machines that took two minutes to start up will be ready in under twenty seconds. Most customers tell us it feels faster than it did when it was new.
The two upgrades that make the biggest difference
This is the big one. Older computers use mechanical hard drives with physically spinning parts, and they’re the reason everything feels sluggish. Swapping to an SSD is the single most noticeable improvement you can make to an ageing computer. We copy everything across, including your files, programs and settings, so it starts up exactly as you left it, only far quicker.
If your machine slows to a crawl once you’ve got a few browser tabs and a document open, it’s short of memory. Adding more is usually inexpensive and makes everyday use much smoother.
Other upgrades worth considering
for gaming, video editing or running multiple screens
where the motherboard supports it
often needed alongside a new graphics card
for machines that overheat and throttle themselves
for weak or unreliable wireless
if you’re constantly running out of space
sometimes years of accumulated clutter is the real problem
Is my computer worth upgrading?
Bring it in and we’ll tell you honestly. As a rough guide:
- Under about eight years old and feels slow, almost certainly worth upgrading
- Won’t run software you need, or the motherboard has failed, may be time to replace
- Somewhere in between, this is exactly what we’re here to advise on, and we’d rather give you a straight answer than sell you something you don’t need
What it costs
Our pricing is very reasonable and we’re happy to suit all budgets. To give you an example, having an SSD and Windows upgrade and all files transferred can cost as little as £85.
Whatever the figure, it will be a fraction of a comparable new machine, and you keep everything exactly where you left it.
We quote before we start, so there are no surprises. No fix, no fee · no call-out charge.
Upgrades for home, office and gaming
We upgrade home computers, office machines and gaming rigs, and we can work at our bench or on-site at your home or business across Worcester, Droitwich and Malvern.
If you’ve got a handful of ageing office machines, upgrading them is usually far cheaper than replacing the lot and causes much less disruption. We’ll come to you and do them in batches.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my files or have to reinstall everything?
No. We clone the existing drive across, so it comes back exactly as you left it: same files, same programs, same wallpaper.
How long does it take?
We aim to complete upgrades within a working day and can often turn things around the same day you call.
Can old laptops be upgraded, or just desktops?
Most laptops can. A few very thin models have components soldered in place, so ring us with the make and model and we’ll tell you before you bring it in.
Will it be as good as a new computer?
For everyday use, email, browsing, documents, streaming, usually indistinguishable, and often better than a cheap new machine.
Find out what yours needs
Call 01905 673738 and tell us what it’s doing. We’ll tell you what would fix it.
Request a repair, upgrade or new computer
Call 01905 673738, or fill in the quick form below with what you need and we'll get back to you the same day.