So, you have decided it’s time to purchase the most current PC. I’m assuming here that you’ve decided against buying the most current laptop or netbook and it’s definitely a PC you intend going for. Your first query needs to be ‘What am I using this PC for?’
At this time, when you’re a desk top publisher or a high end gamer, you most likely know very well what you want. This article isn’t for you. Then again, in case you’re Joe Average, then you might find this short article handy. The overwhelming majority of people use a Computer to surf the internet to check and send e-mail, also to open the occasional word document. Even the least expensive PC will perform these tasks splendidly. In that case, you really do not need to be spending more that £400 on your new Computer system.
Therefore, begin with all of the budget systems and in case you have extra requirements it is possible to add extra or upgraded components. Dell makes this easy. Too easy. You’ll never get through the shopping program without upgrading someplace - even if it’s just the colour of the case. You will probably be presented with an unlimited array of upgrades from extra memory and larger hard drives to blue-ray DVD drives and Graphics Processing Units.
But be disciplined. Ask yourself - do I really need this? As an example - storage. I have never used in excess of 200GB of storage on a hard drive. Unless you’re storing films on it you will not need it either. So if the budget system arrives with 500GB, you are not going to need to upgrade to the 1TB one. You will never need it. If by some remote chance you do, you'll be able to upgrade at a later date. Most Desktop Computers have another bay for an additional hard drive. You won’t even have to exchange your old one. Similarly, if your computer monitor, keyboard and mouse are on the desk and also the case is under it next to your feet, what do you need an orange case at an extra £30 for?
Moniters:
Purchase the best you can afford, I suppose. But I’ve got to tell you. Unless, they are sat in the shop next to one another - I can’t tell the difference in picture quality. They’re all pretty good these days.
DVD Drives:
If you’ve got a huge collection of Blue-Ray DVD disks, by all means pay for a Computer with a Blue-Ray player. Evidently, you’ve got lots of money anyway! Otherwise, you would not need one would you? All budget PCs will come with a DVD player. Stick with that one.
Keyboard and mouse:
Do not get fooled into buying those wireless ones. I’ve yet to meet someone who sat on the settee while typing on a wireless keyboard. On a laptop, sure. But surfing the internet 6 feet away from your monitor? Not a likely scenario.
Anti-virus software:
NO. NO. NO. NO. My personal pet hate. You should not buy it. MacAfee, Norton, Panda. Whatever. All rubbish. I know this, as I have said many times before I worked for an Anti-Virus company. You will require AV software but download Avast or AVG from the internet for free. AVG is faster and better.
Ram or computer memory:
Yes, when you’re planning to upgrade, buy RAM. The more the better as your budget and Computer will allow. Much cheaper and more effective than purchasing a high end, fancy processor.
Software:
You are not going to require more that Windows 7 home premium, so don’t upgrade there. Maybe you will want to purchase Windows Office. But personally, I would certainly download OpenOffice. It is free. It’s very easy to use and it is possible to configure it to open and save in Microsoft Office format anyway.
Finally:
The final reason not to get too over excited with a budget Computer acquisition is because in 2 years your Computer is going to be obsolete. And like laptops, two years is about the time to replace a PC generally, so there is not much point wasting your money on one. At £400 that works out at £16 per month or around 50 pence per day. Start saving for the next one now!
Author Resource:
This doesn't cover everything which is involved, but hopefully I have given you an insight into what is involved. There are a good amount of ebooks and such bits and pieces that you can find on the internet. I always go to a company called computer repair london . They do not just repair pcs, they also provide IT support too and they are always helpfull should you get mystified on something technical.
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