Purchase A New Pc For The Holidays

Nearly 95% of households in American have at least one desktop personal computer (Desktop PC) or laptop

. You must take time and plan your purchase carefully when looking to buy a computer. Are you looking to buy a computer for games or simply surfing the net?

Almost everyone has a computer these days. Computers are just about as popular as televisions in most households. People often prefer watching streaming video on their computer in lieu of firing up the television. Netflix, and other streaming video websites make it very easy; many people watch their favorite movies and television shows directly from their computer.

Features are perhaps the most important thing to take into consideration when buying a computer. Let's go over some of the most important features right now:

Required Features

Memory: Memory, or RAM, is what makes programs run smoothly on your screen. More RAM means better performance for programs, graphics and surfing the internet. 4GB of RAM is the minimum recommendation for surfing, watching streaming videos and playing multimedia games.

Hard Disk Drive: This is where programs and data are stored long-term. Unlike RAM, the HDD holds programs long term and stores things until the data is destroyed or deleted. The least recommended hard drive size is 500GB;

GHz: Gigahertz, or GHz, describes the swiftness of the C.P.U. that actually processes information within the computer. The minimum recommended is 2GHz; people who play video games or run other taxing programs on their personal computer usually need 3 or 4GHz for efficient functionality.

Graphics Cards: Most "out of the box" computers have an onboard graphics card built in; this simply means it can display 2D games, videos, and websites with ease. Some may even be able to display 3D graphics, but this is often very taxing on the pc.

Other Peripherals: A CD or DVD drive is required if you intend to install programs on your new computer; which is the idea, right? Look for the ability to write, rewrite and read. Terms like 16X means 16 speed; look for something with at least 16X to 32X so you can write to CDs and DVDs quickly.

Operating System: The most important part to consider when you plan to buy a computer is the operating system. Most companies include a copy of the latest operating system such as Windows 7 Home, Windows 7 Home Premium, or Windows Vista.

Stick to a Reliable Name Brand

Don't fall prey to the hoopla! Many off-brand names offer some incredible "deals" on computers; the problems begin when you realize the computer needs some work but the company you purchased from is out of business. Always buy from a trusted, reliable source that you know has been in business for a long time.

Read all reviews about the computer before you buy it. Don't just buy something because it's cheap. If all else fails, ask a trusted friend or advisor before you buy a computer. Present them the ad and ask them to help make sure you're getting something that won't make you regret it later.

by: Michele Wallace

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