Tips: Buying A Desktop Computer.

By Andrew Johnson

Are you planning to buy a new desktop computer? Buying a computer can be difficult if you do not know what you are looking for. Compare the various attributes and decide what you like. Computer hardware is always changing with advances in technology. You need to keep up with updates.

The first item that you should think about when you buy a computer is the CPU unit. Every computer owner knows that a higher performing processor is good for business. Think about Intel, AMD and other brand names. You have a wide selection to choose from. A good processor is very fast and it often contains many cores. The price may be a factor to those who are budget minded. Nevertheless, if you want a processor with better functions, you must pay. Check the reviews and ratings before you buy.

The second item to think about when buying a computer, is the memory.RAM memory is used in many computers.DDR3 RAM memory is found in advanced systems while DDR2 is used in cheaper models. A system with 4GB or more of memory is good. If you want your system to operate smoothly, then you must buy a system with more space. The speed of the memory affects performance, so make sure that the memory is fast. You can increase the amount of DIMM to meet your needs.

The second thing to consider is the hard drive. When buying a hard drive, you should consider its speed and size. A large hard drive with a higher speed is recommended. A large hard drive means you will have more capacity, while a fast hard drive means increased performance. You are advised to buy a computer with more than 500GB of storage.However, this depends on your requirements. The speed of most hard drives is about 7200rpm.Super speed hard drives running at around 10,000rpm are available. The ATA interface is used in many hard drives to allow easy installation.

The third thing to consider is the Optical Drive. Most optical drives are CD/DVD/BluRay. The latest computers come with a DVD burner.DVD burners are a basic feature in almost every computer whether cheap or expensive. The best system is one with a multi-format DVD burner. A multi-format DVD burner supports the -R/RW and the +R/RW formats.

A system that burns DVDs at 16x or more is preferred. Check support for dual layer media, LightScribe and BluRay.

The last thing to consider is a video card. There are desktop models that come with video card technology. You can choose from many types of cards. Consider the memory size, performance, output connectors and whether support for Direct X is provided. You will need special cards for gaming. A DirectX10 card with more than 512MB of memory is ideal. - 31403

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