I just want to work with easy applications like office, photoshop and explore the internet to download music files and movies. I don't want to pay more money to buy something expensive that I won't use. Is a Intel Celeron Prescott J336 - 2.8 Ghz with 512 RAM for 230 euro ok, or should I start searching for something better?
2006-08-28 19:02:59 · 10 answers · asked by angiemicro 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Buy the cheapest, but from a famous brand to avoid problems
2006-08-28 19:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by emalivraison 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically buy the cheapest PC that will do what you want. Almost anything will do if you do not want to play 3D games smoothly or edit large -particularly movie - files.
The display needs to be good and as large as possible, a 19" TFT is about right both for use and price.
Downloading stuff from the web needs the best connection available in your area. Download speeds are generally well below the speed a computer can handle them.
Think about a laptop for convenience as they tend to have much the same performace now as a desktop.
RoyS
2006-08-29 02:11:21 · answer #2 · answered by Roy S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are going to use photoshop then you will need a fast processor, definitely Pentium 4 and higher. I have Pentium D dual processor bought it early this year from HP, it is HP media center and works extremely fast. with the 17" LCD display, beautiful graphics. I don't think the Celeron is fast enough. Look for deals on the Pentium 4 computers, there are always great sales on those
2006-08-29 02:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy Intel Pentium IV 2.8GB or More
Ram- 512 Ok
Hard disk - 40, 60, 80 ok
VGA - 64 or 128. 512 is best
Mother board Intel is good
Others just Normal
2006-08-29 06:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by Niya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Celeron : anything more than 1.7 GHz will be fine.
RAM : 256 DDR is more than enough
Hard Disk : more than 80 Gb will do. preferably 120Gb
decent monitor. 17 inch or bigger.
optical mouse + good keyboard.
Combo Drive. (DVD reader + CD writer)
this config should get you going.
2006-08-29 02:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Vishy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what your needs appear to be, that is overkill.
As for the price, I can only relate in US$. But perhaps something less powerful would definitely produce a better price.
2006-08-29 02:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by unitedf1rst 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get this one.
Pentium D 945 or I prefer 950 (3.40GHz dual core)
1066MHz data bus speed
2GB DDR Ram
DVD writer
80 or 120 GB Hard drive 7200rpm.
256MB vga card
and 7.1 sound blaster sound card
2006-09-02 01:22:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to get a better deal if you build it yourself, or, if you don't think you'll be able to, find a poor nerd, a have him build it for you.
if you do decide that, you can go to newegg.com for parts.
Have a nice day!
2006-08-29 02:10:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's ok... but your download experience depends on your connection... make sure it has a ethernet port, and get DSL or cable service.
2006-08-29 02:09:08 · answer #9 · answered by warriorn639mr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the computer is great.
2006-08-30 14:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by Nik S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋