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Guide to buying the perfect PC
Guide to buying the perfect PC
by Dee Kerr
PCs have become a staple in every home. Without PCs, you will find it hard to stay connected and to even do the work required
of you in school or in the office. With so much PC packages being shoved to our throat every time we go to department stores
and computer shops, youll really get quite confused on what you really need and what PC package will fit your budget and lifestyle.
To help you through this dilemma, here is a brief backgrounder of the parts of PCs that you should get to know.
Processor.
This
is one of the three primary components of your PC. The processor is the part that determines how fast your computer process
information. Intel is still the leading brand in processors but competitors such as American Micro Devices (AMD) are slowly
catching up, offering cheaper alternative. In shopping for a processor, one should consider the following:
Clock speed
this will show the number of instructions that a computer can execute in a second. This usually comes after the brand name.
Processors nowadays are already set at the gigahertz range.
Cache memory this stores the data that were previously
accessed. This simplifies the work of the computer as it would not take twice as long to access information already stored
in memory bank. Without a cache memory, much of the work will fall on the RAM (Random Access Memory).
Operating temperature
some processors easily heats up. Before buying, make sure that you have asked about the operating temperature just in case
you need to buy additional fans or put the computer in an air-conditioned room.
RAM (Random Access Memory).
RAM
serves as the temporary memory of the PC, containing information that are needed for the computer and the programs to function.
In addition to processors, RAM also determines the speed of the computer. The higher the RAM, the faster the computer is in
accessing information and responding to commands.
Motherboard
This is where all the parts of the PCs CPU (Central
Processing Unit) are attached. Some motherboards already have videocards and soundcards embedded on it while others dont.
what is important however is to choose a motherboard that is compatible with your RAM and processor. Incompatibility of PC
hardware can cause major problems and may even lead to the breakdown of your computer.
Hard drive.
This is the part
where you store all the information in your PC. Picture a floppy disk with much much larger storing capacity. The hard drive
serves as the permanent memory of your computer. Here you install all your programs and save all the documents that you need.
It is also important that you buy a hard drive with really big capacity especially now when people are so used to storing
multimedia files that may use up a lot of hard drive space.
Video cards
This is the part of the computer which
determines the quality of the multimedia images that you will view. The higher the memory of the video card, the better is
the picture quality and the colors. Also, video cards are also responsible for how fast multimedia images are accessed. This
is especially needed if you use your computer for multimedia activities such as watching a movie or playing video games.
Dee Kerr makes it easy to find a PC that suits your needs, quickly & easily. Learn the essential keys to look out for.
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