02 July, 2008
If you are looking for your first computer, know that sometimes, cheaper is not always the best. Talk to your friends or relatives who already own a computer and ask a lot of questions to help you avoid the common mistakes one make in choosing one’s first computer.
Start by determining what are you going to use your computer for: Are you going to be surfing the Internet, performing a lot of downloading, storing your photographs and video clips, to play graphic-intensive games or is it going to be used for mundane things like financial business or correspondence?
If you are going to surf the Internet, you need a fast processor. You need at least a Pentium III 500 and a fast modem, preferably with a broadband access to connect to the Internet. A 128MB SDRAM is plenty to surf the Internet and it is a plus if you can have at least a 8MB video card especially with all the different webpages being so graphic-rich nowadays.
If you are not going to use the computer for the Internet, you may skip the modem as it will be an unnecessary component in the computer. You can always add in that feature in the future when needs arise.
You will need a lot of processing power and tons of memory to play graphic-intensive games and you need special graphics cards to handle the video. The more advanced the processors, the better it is. Nowadays, the minimum memory (RAM) should be at least 256 SDRAM to play a decent game without lagging.
The system packages on offer (PC, monitor and scanner and printer in one package) are not all that they might seem and you may not even need them all. Sometimes, it is better for you to do away with the package and buy only the features that you need. If you don’t need a scanner and you don’t fancy a 17 inch monitor, there is no need to give in to the salesperson and take the package offering these features.
Lastly, the sound system you choose for your computer also depends on what you want out of the computer. Sound card and speaker systems are very important components which you should consider because the sound card is “the heart” of the sound system. The lower end is a basic 16-bit sound card, which gives you good sound with low price but if you are looking for better sound card, go for the 64-bit sound card from reputable manufacturers. For really good quality sound, you should be buying speaker systems with a subwoofer, which makes a lot of difference in the sound quality.
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