subject: Buy Computers With Ease Using This Handy Guide [print this page] Computer shopping can be tiresome and confusing to most people. When it comes time to buy computers, especially desk top computers, here are some basics that should make the experience less painful.
The most important part of the computer is the processor. This is the brain of the computer and makes the computer work. That should always be the first consideration. The most popular processors are Intel and AMD. Of the two, Intel is the better processor and is found in more desktops than the AMD processor.
Next, choose the amount of memory that the computer needs to have. Memory is often referred to as RAM and most desktop computers use DDR3 memory. A good desktop computer will have at least 4GB (gigabytes) of memory. Anything less than four and the system will not operate as smoothly as expected.
The computer hard drive is the last essential component that needs to be heavily thought about. The computer will perform only as quick and efficiently as the hard drive allows. This is because all of the computer's information and files are stored on the hard drive. If too much space is taken up, the computer will operate slowly. A new computer should have at least 500MB of storage space to be worth purchasing.
After the important basic requirements for the computer are determined, the next part is figuring out the optional features that the computer will need. These can range from having a DVD burner to a Blu-ray player. If the computer is going to be used for gaming or as part of a network, check out video cards and what external connectors are available.
All computers have to have a monitor so the choice is not whether or not to buy one. The choice is really what size to buy. Flat screen monitors range from fifteen inch monitors to thirty inch monitors. Choose the one that best suits the needs of everyone who will be using the computer.
Once the decision has been made to buy computers, it does not have to be a long frustrating process. The key is to use the advice given to make computer shopping fun and interesting.
