subject: Buy The Perfect Desktop Pc This Holiday Season [print this page] Nearly 95% of households in American have at least one desktop personal computer (Desktop PC) or laptop. Buying the perfect PC to fit your needs requires some planning on your part. Do you need a gaming machine or a cheap computer for surfing websites, uploading documents or photos, and playing games such as those on Facebook?
Almost everyone has a computer these days. Computers are just about as popular as televisions in most households. In fact they even take the place of most other forms of entertainment in the majority of American households. Thanks to streaming video sites such as Netflix, YouTube, and most news websites; many people watch their favorite movies and television shows directly from their computer.
You must know which features are important when you plan to buy a computer. Let's go over some of the most important features right now:
Required Features
RAM: RAM is the memory that makes things happen on your computer screen. More RAM means better performance for programs, graphics and surfing the internet. 4GB of RAM is the minimum recommendation for surfing, watching streaming videos and playing multimedia games. Many people who play computer games with 3D graphics prefer at least 8GB to 12GB of RAM.
HDD: The HDD or Hard Drive Disk (or simply HD or Hard Drive) is where all of your programs and data are stored. Unlike RAM, the HDD holds programs long term and stores things until the data is destroyed or deleted. The minimum recommended hard drive size is 500GB; many people who play computer games prefer 1TB or higher.
GHz: Gigahertz, or GHz, describes the speed of the processor that actually processes information within the computer. The minimum recommended is 2GHz; people who play video games or run other taxing programs on their computer usually need 3 or 4GHz for effective performance.
Graphics Cards: Most "out of the box" computers have an onboard graphics card built in; this simply means it can display 2D games, videos, and websites with ease. Some may even be able to display 3D graphics, but this is often very taxing on the computer. Gamers often purchase a graphics card separately.
Other Peripherals: A CD or DVD drive is required if you intend to install programs on your new computer; which is the objective, right? Look for the ability to write, rewrite and read. Terms like 16X means 16 speed; look for something with at least 16X to 32X so you can write to CDs and DVDs quickly.
Operating System: The most important part to consider when you plan to buy a computer is the operating system. Most companies include a copy of the latest operating system such as Windows 7 Home, Windows 7 Home Premium, or Windows Vista.
Stick to a Trusted Name Brand
Don't fall prey to the hype! Many off-brand names offer some incredible "deals" on computers; the problems begin when you realize the computer needs some work but the company you purchased from is out of business. Always buy from a trusted, reliable source that you know has been in business for a long time.
Read all reviews about the computer before you buy it. Don't just buy something because it's cheap. If all else fails, ask a trusted friend or advisor before you buy a computer. Show them the ad and ask them to help make sure you're buying something that won't make you regret it later.
by: Michele Wallace
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