An SSD upgrade is often the single best thing you can do to an older computer. Boot times drop from minutes to seconds, programs open instantly, and the whole machine feels new — usually for less than the cost of a replacement.
An SSD upgrade is the right answer for most older computers that feel slow but otherwise work. It is not always the right answer, though — we will tell you straight whether your specific machine is a sensible candidate.
Long boot times are almost always a sign that the computer is still running on a mechanical hard drive. An SSD upgrade transforms this — boot times of seconds become the norm.
If apps and files take ages to open, the hard drive is usually the bottleneck. SSDs read data dramatically faster, and the effect on day-to-day use is immediately noticeable.
If the hardware is in good shape and the screen, keyboard, ports etc. are all fine, an SSD upgrade is often a much smarter spend than a whole new computer.
A drive that has started clicking or grinding may already be failing — and an SSD replacement is the right next step. Stop using it and bring it in as soon as you can.
We can usually clone your existing drive across to the new SSD, so Windows, your programs, settings and files are exactly as you left them — just much faster.
If your existing drive is also too small, we can move you to a larger SSD at the same time — fixing slow performance and the storage problem in one job.
In most cases, you get the same computer back — same Windows, same programs, same files — just dramatically faster. No reinstall required.
If your computer is too old or too damaged for an SSD upgrade to be worth the money, we will say so plainly and suggest a better route.
We use reliable SSDs from brands we trust — and we will tell you what brand and model is going in, not a no-name special.
For most older computers, yes — often dramatically. The difference is most visible when the computer starts and when opening programs and files.
It depends on the drive size needed and the labour required for your particular computer. We will quote upfront and you decide whether to go ahead.
Usually no. We clone your existing drive across to the SSD so everything is exactly as it was. In rare cases — for example a damaged existing Windows — a fresh install is the safer route. We will discuss this with you in advance.
For older MacBooks with replaceable drives, yes — and the difference is often huge. Most newer MacBooks have soldered storage and cannot be upgraded this way. We will tell you straight whether your model is a candidate.
Not really. They are faster, quieter, more reliable, and use less power. The main thing to be aware of is that you still need a backup — SSDs can fail too, just differently.
Call Advantec Computing on 01580 764404 for friendly, honest advice — or bring your device to our Tenterden repair shop.