subject: A How-to Guide For Buying Desktop Computers [print this page] Buying a new computer is something that intimidates a lot of people. The many different terms and statistics goes right over many people's heads, and most are too afraid to ask. That is why there is such a drastic need for a guide to buying desktop computers.
Average computers that are used for simple, everyday tasks such as the internet then there are many brands that have basic stock computers to choose from. With the help of an in-store agent, you can then customize this further. They will hone the perfect use using simple questions and find a way to make you the perfect computer.
If you would like to customize your computer further, it is important to know some basic terminology that will probably come up. The most important things to know are the components that affect the speed and power of the computer. Most of the power of a computer comes from the amount of memory and the power of the component that makes the major actions in the computer.
The central processing has to deal the most with the speed of the computer. It makes decisions on which programs require the most allocated memory and takes action in distributing the necessary memory to make a computer run smoothly. AMD and Intel make the most common processor, and both offer expensive high end components as well as cheaper mid-level processors.
Memory also deals a lot with how fast a computer will run. RAM, or random access memory is a pool of unused memory, prepared to be used when needed. When a program opens and runs, the memory from this pool is used to run it smoothly. The average size of memory in today's computers is about 2 gigabytes.
The brick and mortar stores are a good place to ask a lot of questions and receive direct feedback, however the best deals can be found online. Buying straight from the computer manufacturers such as Dell and HP will offer good savings for a good entry level computer.
