Like a lot of people in the world today, you probably have a
specific budget in mind when you buy a desktop computer. You may wonder,
though, how to pick out the computer. What size and shape you need and with all
the new technology out there, you may be unsure what to get. We are here to
help you with this most difficult decision. Read on for some great insight into
what to look for when purchasing a great desktop computer.
There are four different types of a PC user. Read below to find
out which one you are. This will help you choose the best computer for you and
your family.
General purpose user: a general purpose use desktop computer is
perfect for those who like to make pictures, edit pictures, play games and surf
the net. Depending on what you need a general purpose computer can range in
price from $500 to $1500.
Power User: a power user computer is a computer that can be used
to make and edit movies and videos. These types of computers also allow you to
make digital designs and play mega games. With these computers you will
typically need 2 or more hard drives and a great graphics card. These computers
typically run higher in price due to the power behind the computer and the
different running systems that it will include. A power user computer can range
in price from $2500 to $3500 depending on what you will need to perform the
types of work that you want to do on this computer.
Home Theater Enthusiast: Do you love movies and television? Why
not get a computer that can handle all of your home theater needs? This type of
computer is great for people who love to watch movies and television. Windows
Media Center is on all of the windows programs including the new Windows 7.
When considering this type of computer always keep in mind what type of media
you will be playing. This will help you to decide the video card and how much
memory and output you will need. You can also find surround sound for your home
theater computer, which will make your home theater even more special. When
purchasing this computer make sure that is has the proper DVD drive or if you
desire you can get a computer with a blue ray player allowing you the maximum
high definition display. This type computer can range in price from $500 to
$1500 depending on what you need included with the great entertainment model
computer.
Home Office Worker: this is a great computer for those who work
from home. With this type of computer you do not need the massive graphics
power as other computers unless you design graphics for your home office work
and then you would want a computer with a higher graphics count. You will want
a system with a dual power core so that you can multitask and get the work done
that you need done. Windows has a great operating system in Windows 7 that is
great for being able to multitask. The newest feature on Windows 7 allows you
to have different windows open at one time and you are also allowed to have
them up side by side. This will save you time and you will not have to worry
about your computer crashing. Mac also has a great operating system for home
office as well. A home computer can run in price from $500 to $2,000 depending
on what you need and how you plan on using it.
There are many different features to consider when wanting to
purchase any of the before mentioned computers. The main great features that
you will want to consider are:
* Processor: The two most common type of processor is AMD Athlon
64 X2, or Intel Core 2 Duo processor. You will want a Duo processor if you will
be doing a lot of work or something that calls for a high speed processor such
as burning or making videos and DVD's. A processor is at the most basic form
the brains of your computer. The faster your processor is the better
performance you will receive out of your computer.
* Memory: The memory in a desktop computer can vary due to the
upcoming technology. Depending on what you need you can find a desktop that has
1G to 4G's of memory. Memory is changing due to different technology every day.
When considering the memory take into consideration what you will be using your
computer for. The more pictures and videos you need to make will increase the
gigabyte count. Having the maximum amount of memory allows you to have plenty
of room for all those important things that you want to install on your
computer.
* Hard Drive: Depending on what you will need to store on your
computer, you can find the perfect hard drive. A hard drive for this type of
desktop can range from 250 G to 500 G. When choosing the hard drive, keep in
mind what kind of programs you want to install. If you are wanting to install
games or photo editing software, it would be best to have a higher gigabyte
count. This allows you to have plenty of space for these programs as well as
other programs including music and videos.
* Running system: When choosing your computer you will want to
pick out a operating system that will work great for you. You can choose
Windows or Mac. Both are very reliable brands and will give you a great
computer experience. The latest version of Windows is Windows 7 and the latest
version of Mac is the Apple OS X Leopard. The feedback on both of these
programs are great. You can also ask friends and family that have these running
systems how they feel about them and this will help you to pick out the perfect
running system for you.