Tips and Strategies to Purchasing Computer ( Camputer & Hardware)

In buying a new computer system, it is always a good idea to buy the system as much as you can afford, because you risk of developing technology too fast beyond your system in the bear future. The good news it that when the price is quite affordable, so you can get a pretty sophisticated system suitable for use. If you are using Office applications ( Word, Exel ), you can buy an economical system. However, if you do a lot of work on complex tasks ( database programming, graphic processing, games, etc. ) make sure you get a system with a high-speed, large storage media and enough space for the upgrade. What features should I consider in my new computer ? A feature that you need depends on how you are going to use the computer and whether you will use a desktop or netbook. The following are some basics that you should know :

1. Hard drive / Hard disk : Some programs require more space than others, and new applications tend to grow in size. Therefore, buy a hard drive with capacities as high as you can afford.

2. Processor / Processor : Always good to get processor speed as high as you can afford. If you plan to run complex programs, like some games with graphics intensive, you should consider the Intel Core I 7 Processors and higher.

3. RAM ( Random Access Memory ) : Most new computers models are equipped with least 4GB system memory. If you know you are going to run many complex applications, look for Specification with more RAM ( 4GB or 8GB ), or consider to upgrade. Shortage of RAM can really slow dows your system.

4. Drive : Most computers are now equpped with DVDRW. Only some of net books and notebooks do not come with DVDRW for reducing weight. If you still need it, you can buy an external DVDRW. With teh development of media technology Flash ( Flash, Secure Digital Cards, External Hard Disk ) current, practical DVDRW very rarely used, unless you want look at your DVD collection while traveling.

5. Size : size is very important for a notebook / laptop. Size becomes very important if you plan to frequently carry a notebook / laptop on the road. Weight should be major factor, when the weight of the notebook / laptop is dropped, the size of the screen the keyboard will also go down.

6. Ports L In general, the more ports the better. Make sure the port is what you need. USB ports are to improve your system's external hard drive, flash disk, modem / router, joysticks for gaming, the connection to printers, scanners, etc... Port VGA / RGB / S-Video out is used as a connection to a projector for presentations. Mic and Headphone ports are used for voice chat and listen to music. LAN port for connecting the laptop to a computer network. 

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