subject: A Simple Guide To Buying Desktop Computers [print this page] As intimidating as the local electronic store may be, it is imperative to keep up on a modern, well built computer. Computers are not only the future, they are the present, and you must not be left behind with a dinosaur like machine. However, when the clerk begins to spout out acronyms and confusing statistics, it would be best to have a guide to buying desktop computers handy.
It is important to find someone who is willing to help you through the process, preferably someone you can trust will with a technical background. Most of the time, people like this love to tech out and talk all day about the kinds of computers and special technology available today. But it's best to know for yourself what your are getting into before you begin.
The central component to any computer is the central processing unit, or CPU. This is the brain of the computer and is important for decision making and allocating memory to certain programs. The quicker the CPU is the faster the computer will be. Because of its importance, it can get very expensive for a top brand CPU. There are many mid-level components that will allow you to do everything you want with acceptable speeds at a very low cost.
RAM, or random access memory, is a pool memory ready to randomly be allocated to programs that are opening or closing. It determines how many programs you can have open at one time. The average computer has 2 gigabytes of RAM while some operating systems allow up to 8 for the speed enthusiasts.
The major computer manufacturers can build a good generic PC for very cheap. If basic use is what you will be into, then it is best to save the hassle and browse a catalog for something that fits your needs. However, if you would like the fastest and latest computer, it is cheaper to buy all the components and build it yourself. It is highly recommended to have a strong technical background, or have someone around that has one before beginning a project like this.
Buying a new PC is always an exciting adventure that can be quite a large investment. With everything computers have to offer today, it will be a wonder how you ever survived without it. So go out there and get the computer of your dreams today.
