What To Look For When buying a Desktop PC

<h1>What To Look For When buying a Desktop PC</h1>

by Bonnie Archer

<div align=justify>You should do everything you can to make an educated decision before buying your new computer. There are many factors to consider when deciding on a desktop pc; the bewildering amount of choices may seem overwhelming. 
This guide can help you to compare desktop PCs, and help you to examine and sift through many of the basic items that go along with a computer system. This quick guide will help you to get the most for your money. 
If you are into digital videos, photo editing or manage a large database you will need more than the basic Desktop PC. It should cost you around $1500. to $2000., and should keep you happy for a few years.
If you are just doing email and basic office work a basic Desktop PC will work for you. It should cost you around $600.
(CPU) Processors There is always a lot of change in the computer market, but no matter what the upgrades there are always two basic choices to be made when purchasing a Desktop PC: 
1) Brand 2) Speed 
If you buy one or two levels from the top you will only lose about five percent per tier performance but you can save a couple hundred dollars!
(RAM) Memory Memory is very important because optimum running of your desktop pc is reliant on enough RAM. The minimum amount should be 256MB, for better performance you should get 512MB. If you can afford more get it, it’s worth it because you will be able to have more applications open at one time and it will handle memory hogs like Photoshop and music applications!
Monitors Look for a monitor that is at least 17" with a resolution of 1280 by 1024 pixels. A Desktop PC with a 19-inch monitor gives you 20 % more screen area. If you can spend $300-$450 you might want to get a 15" LCD because it has the same viewable area as the 17" CRT and takes up much less space.
Hard Drives (storage) Most hard drives sold today will provide more than enough storage. Most basic Desktop PCs come with 40GB or larger, which is plenty for most tasks. But for working with graphics, video, music, or large databases 80GB should be the minimum you settle for. 7200-rpm drives give better performance. But for the best performance get a computer with 8MB of cache.
Warranty and Tech Support A one-year warranty on most Desktop PCs is enough because most problems seem to happen in the first year. If you want you can get a two to three year warranty for around $150 - $200.
Warranty and Tech Support A one-year warranty on most Desktop PCs is enough because most problems seem to happen in the first year. If you want you can get a two to three year warranty for around $150. to $200.
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