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Purchasing a computer isn't like buying foodstuffs, a lot of thought and researchers have to be out into it. This might be attributed to things like price, and even because the computer is supposed to serve one for quite a while. With all the forms of computers you can purchase and with all of their features, this buying process could prove to be quite a hassle.
Computers do not come cheap, but there are some options available that could save quite a bit of money. However, there are some people who are looking to rip people off of their money by placing a value on their computers that is far higher than what they are really worth by misleading the potential buyers.
The performance of a computer is a factor that comes into consideration before you buy it, and usually affects the price of a computer. However, there are those who over clock the processor or memory so as to get you to pay more for something that you are not getting. For instance, a computer with a processor of 500MHz could be clocked to indicate that it is 733MHz, with no increase in processor speed. This is quite a simple process and could be don e by anyone, but it is also easy to notice if this has been done. To counter this, you are urged to look at the processor itself so as to determine its speed before you buy the computer; do not just confirm this through any software program as you could be cheated.
Another thing is to ensure that the software installed in the computer is legal. Ensure that you get the disc was installed with its CD key. This would ensure that you get the regular updates which are aimed at ensuring that your use of the software is made easy over time. Illegal software could also get you into trouble with the law. Also be sure that you have got the full version and not a demo, as a demo would require you to buy the full version after some time. Ensure that you get the software of which you would commonly use.
Go for computers that the sellers give support in case you encounter any problems. This would how you that your best interests are being kept a heart, and the warranty that you receive should cover both software and hardware.
