Looking to buy a computer for myself.................?

Question

What are some of the things I should look for and what is
better with the different names out there?

Answer 1

This is a loaded question that can't be answered correctly without knowing what you want the computer for.

Games have a different high end requirement then Graphic Artists.

many graphical artists won't work on an LCD monitor for example.

Each hardware has several items that need to be 'looked at' to determine if it's 'good enough'

If you want to email me in regards to what you're plans are for your computer I can try and piece some ideas together for you.

Answer 2

you are a 1st time buyer i presume
you are looking for a computer for work or gaming?
basicly you just need to make sure the spec on it is good
if you look for a computer now you need to make sure it says "windows vista compatible" as that operating system is released next year...
you are looking to find 1 with around the same spec as the following or greater

64 word size processer (word size isn't as simple as it sounds)
1.60 Ghz
512 Mb Ram
DVD-RW
80Gb Hard Disk Drive
4 USB 2.0's
the graphics cards that come as standard with computers nowerdays are decent enough for most purposes however if you are interested in high resolution, highdetail gaming then ask your shop assistant about a decent graphics card...
you are lookint at in the region of about
£300-450
depending on what you use it for...ie business or gaming etc...

hope this helps

Answer 3

For a standard, run-of-the-mill computer:
You want to pay attention to disk size (30 gigabytes is pitiful these days-go for at least 50), processor speed (2-3gigahertz should do fine), RAM (at least 256 megabytes), USB ports (at least 2) disk drives (you can have standard CD, CD-RW for burning CDs, DVD for viewing CD's and DVDs, DVD-RW for reading and burning CDs and DVDs, floppy drives if you want to use floppy disks).
A good way to go is open archetecture (as opposed to Dell or Compaq or HP), so that you can perform upgrades easily.
Many companies will have computers customized to your preferences, but they will only accept company hardware (i.e. you won't be able to install a generic drive on a company machine).
Macs are pretty good, though they offer fewer upgrade possibilities.

Something else to watch out for is the operating system. There are three major ones: Windows, Mac OS, and Linux. The most common one is Windows, but it has its quirks. See www.annoyances.org for details.

Answer 4

Go to dell.com. You'll want to know if you want something with a lot of memory, if you'll be downloading a lot of things, if you plan on having internet, etc. Also, what type of monitor you want (regular or flat panel). Write all that down and go online to get one or call dell at 877.886.3355

Answer 5

dont buy the wallmart special and get at least a 2 year warranty