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Picking
the best computer means different things to different
people. To a person on a fixed income, the best computer
may simply be a system that fits the budget. To a digital
artist or a game~geek it can mean a super turbo computer
system. Finding the computer that has the right set of
features and price starts with know what you want to do
with your computer. You can follow our suggestions below
to help you pick out the best computer for you. Buying the best Computer Tips.
Choose the operating system, the
operating system is the software that controls the flow
of instructions and information inside the case. Microsoft
Windows is the most popular operating system, and "Windows
Me" is the version you'll find on most new computer
systems. Windows isn't the only OS out there. There is
Linux OS and others OS for the PC. Linux OS system isn't
a good OS for home computer. Linux requires too much technical
knowledge to use and has little software available for
it. Or you can get a Macintosh computer. If you are a
Game~Geek the best OS if you want more software and hardware
choices is the Windows OS, as well as lower prices. Remember
to come back to WebTechGeek.com for more computer help.
CPU Speed: How do you make sense
of processor speed? Pentium 4, celeron, AMD Athlon, 800MHz,
1GHz. You don't have to. For the average user going on
line, writhing documents, learning software, finances.
The speed of your CPU is immaterial. Windows on a low
end computer is all you need. From a Pentium 4 to a celeron
400MHz is fast enough to run your software. An 700MHz
or 1GHz CPU is good if you want the ultimate 3-D gaming
machine. The faster the CPU (P4) the better the 3~D games
will look. Also a faster CPU will boost your home video
editing and manipulating digital photographs. Also adding
more memory will boost your system speed.
MEMORY: get a lot of memory when
you're using a software program, your computer holds the
program in it's main memory, It's called RAM. Get a computer
that has about 256MB to start. If your going to do 3~D
gaming or digital photograph editing get 512MB to 1GB.
Video and photography editing need a lot of RAM because
the data files they use are much bigger than the data
files used by word~processing applications or finance
programs.
Memory chips: SDRAM and
RDRAM memory chips come in different speeds 133MHz, 100MHz,
66MHz. And old simm chips. The memory chips your computer
uses are tied to the type and speed of your CPU. Most
Newer computers now use DDR PC2100, PC2700, PC2300. If
your not sure what type of memory your computer uses,
just open up your PC and take a look.
CD-RW and DVDs: Most software comes
on a CD, any computer you buy needs a CD drive and or
a DVD drive. Theirs is three types of drives, DVD-ROM,
CD-ROM, and CD~rewritable drives. Make sure you get a
CD~RW. Better get a multi-format DVD-+R/RW Burner Drive
that will write to DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and CD-R/RW, speed
8X to 12X or faster. Read More about CD~RW
and DVD's.
Monitors: Buying the best Computer Tips!
CTR Monitors: look for a dot pitch
of .28mm or less .25mm is ideal. You stare at the monitor
for hours at a time, whenever you use your computer. So
if your going to spend extra money on you system it's
best spent on a quality monitor. For a flicker~free display,
check the specifications for a refresh rate of at least
85Hz. a flat ~screen monitor will generally produce a
clearer image. a 17~inch monitor is a good starting point,
also a 17~inch monitor is better then a 19~inch monitor
that is out of focus and flickers. See the monitor you
are considering inaction. Pros: Cheap, you can buy a 19-inch
monitor for as little as $60.
LCD Monitors: Buy a 17-inch
or bigger LCD monitor. For gamers buy a LCD monitor with
16ms response time of lower. Pros: small, free's up desk
top space. Cons: expensive, watch for sales and rebates.
ROOM TO GROW: If you want to upgrade
for computer in the future, such as a faster video card.
Make sure your computer has room to grow on the inside.
Check the number of PCI slots, These are a type of connector
for plugging in expansion card. Two open PCI slots will
give you adequate flexibility. Most PC come equipped with
two USB ports for connecting external peripherals like
scanners, joystick, printers. Also if you plan on hooking
up your camcorder you'll need a firewire port.
SOUND: The standard sound card your
computer comes with will be fine for playing MP3s and
CD audio.
Read More about MP3s here.! People who need an advanced
sound card like the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Live!
are people interested in creating and editing their own
music and games who want position 3~D sound. Also a good
pair of satellite speakers and a subwoofer speakers are
a must have.
Video inputs: You need
a computer with video inputs if you planning to edit home
videos and record TV programs to burn to DVD disc. You
can in install a TV Tuner/Video Card to record video to
your computer if you PC doesn't come with video inputs.
Memory Card Slots: You
may want memory card slots to transfer you digital images
to your computer.
Sales and Rebates: Looking for a
computer on sale isn't all you need to look for. A $400.
Rebate on a new computer is a good deal only if can use
it. If you have to sign up for Internet services at $25.
For 36 months that's $900. So you will pay $900. for a
$400. rebate on you new computer. You can sign up for
low price Internet access in most of the USA. Extended
warranty I wouldn't bother with one. An extended warranty
only covers hardware on your computer and most computer
problems are software related, and are not covered by
extended warrantees. Buying the best Computer Tips. Remember to come back to WebTechGeek.com
for more computer
help!
