2006-09-23 07:30:16 · 8 answers · asked by juan t 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
The first thing is the purpose for which you are buying the P.C. is most important. If you are just another avid gamer then u should go for a faster processor coupled with a great inbuilt graphics, like Pentium 4 D 3.06 Ghz. with any Radeon200 Chipset M/B better will be Core 2 Duo with 945 chipset based M/B. I personally dislike Intel based systems for gaming. AMD is more effecient when games are concerned AMD Athlon 3500+, which is a single core chip performs better than P4 2.66 D when a 939 socket based NFORCE 4 chipset based is paired. Today's power hungry machines require more RAMs 512 MB is the bear minimum 1 GB is slowly becoming the standard. DVD writers are now quiet cheap and useful for data backup. Hard disc drive standard is now set to 80GB minimum. You can choose the speaker for yourself, the decent ones are from Altec Lansing and Creative. As for the sound card now a days almost all mother boards can boast of 5.1 channel sound. If your budget still permits you can opt for a 17'' LCD for less power consumption and glares. All these are for who has the motto of sky is the limit, these are budget P.C.s for them, a dream machine for us who are less fortunate. If you have a shoestring budget better go for AMD Sempron 2800+ with a K8N chipset based board and 256 MB RAM, 80 GB HDD, suitable cabinet, DVD Combo drive etc.
2006-09-23 08:04:45 · answer #1 · answered by Prosenjit B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Research the parts and how much you can afford.
I suggest NewEgg.com
Things to Consider:
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(for first time installer)
Case / Tower (size matters to use) (As well as fans)
PS (Power Supply) these days 500-600watt are good for gaming
MB (Motherboard) The more included features, the less clutter and confusion
CPU (Prossessor) dual core or 64bit is the way to go these days
VC (Video Card) if gaming look into dual SLi
PCI - Express cards (TV , wireless etc...)
RAM Make sure its the right speed, PC3200 is the lowest these days
Hard Drive, go SATA, 300 MB/s 16 MB buffer
DVD Burner will take care of everything you need, make sure to get dual layer, also a neat feature to consider is lightscribe.
Monitor, the sky is the limit (money limiting) dont forget a keyboard and mouse. And MAKE sure you update ALL drivers and Bios. The easiest install is any stand alone windows XP with SP2 (Service Pack 2)
NOTE: MAKE sure your system is properly cooled!
2006-09-23 07:53:20 · answer #2 · answered by Matt W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
think about what you're going to use it most for. then choose parts suitable for your needs. one of the best places to biy computer is newegg. they supply all the parts you need at almost unbeatable prices.shipping is very quick also. check the reviews for all products though, they can range from very good to terrible.
make sure all the parts work together such as AMd athlon 64 sockt 939 with mobo w/ same socket
2006-09-23 07:41:33 · answer #3 · answered by hw4ng_m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a book and learn how to assemble a PC.
2006-09-23 07:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first find out how much u want to spend for comp and shop around for the best deals if u want to build one i start off witha bearbone computer then add the parts or ck with local computer store that does repair..good luck
2006-09-23 07:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by john h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Identify the pupose of your computer. Then look for the best suited configuration. Then start purchasing them and assemble them.... Thats it...
2006-09-23 07:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by Balaji 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to newegg.com and look through all the diffrent parts.
2006-09-23 07:37:27 · answer #7 · answered by Sordenhiemer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first you have to basic knowledge of hardware. then speed of computer depends upon your working purpose.
2006-09-23 08:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋