just want the basics but im not realy sure how much memory and stuff to get any suggestions on what is a good brand???
any info will help
2006-12-14 15:32:50 · 6 answers · asked by angie c 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
To be vista compatible, you'll need at least a gig of ram and a dual core processor....
Dell, HP, and gateway are good companies to look into.
2006-12-14 15:35:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Long ago there was a time when there were several choices to make regarding a personal computer and every decision made significantly affected how much enjoyment and usage you would have out of your system. But its not that way anymore.
Computers have come a long way in the last 5 to 7 years. Just about anything you buy off the shelf for a cheap price will give you what you need if you just want to surf the net and type stuff up and keep track of your finances. The bottom of the line systems far exceed the basic needs of most computer users. The only other thing you might want to consider is buying the microsoft office suite which is about a $250-$300 option if you are going to need use of Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook and Access. Otherwise most PC packages come with Microsoft Works which is sufficient for doing most of what you need to do. Walmart has a nice PC package for about $400 that has everything including a flat panel monitor. They have another version of the same computer for about $300 that comes with the CRT flat screen (not to be confused with a flat panel) which does the job even though it takes up a bit more room.
If you happen to get a system that does not include all of the ammenities that you might need, don't worry. You can always get add-ons at a later date. Its better to buy less of a computer today and add stuff little by little as your needs change than to spend extra money on a better computer with more features that you may never use. Whether you buy a fully complete top of the line system today or buy something basic and bulid it up little by little in the future, the cost is still the same so do not be pressured into buying something extravegant for the sake of "shopping smart".
2006-12-14 23:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Depends on what you want to do. if you want a long-term computer, get one in the 700$ range for the tower, $8-900 for the entire package. This will guarantee the 64-bit processor, gig o'ram, HD space and graphics capabilities of vista and beyond.
Stick with major brands... Gateway, Hp etc... No Dell, or Acer or any of those. bad reliability etc...
Buy them from a big box store that way you have real techs that can work on your system (i.e. the Geek Squad)
2006-12-14 23:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by modred189 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would have answered sooner, but I spent about 5 minutes laughing at the guy who called the Geek Squad real techs. Don't ever, ever take your computer to them, unless your problem is all the extra money in your pocket is weighing you down, they can fix that one quick.
As for parts, get at least a GB of RAM, dual core processor, at least 160GB hard drive. To be more specific, I really need to know what you wanna do with the computer, and how much you have to spend. Email me with that info, and I can be of a lot more help.
2006-12-15 00:03:26 · answer #4 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until after the first of the year to get one
2006-12-14 23:40:24 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
http://reviews.cnet.com/Desktop_buying_guide/4520-7963_7-5114565-1.html?tag=dir
my sugestion will be to wait after February 2007, because the computers will have installed the new operating system.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-3118_7-6547114.html?tag=promo2
in case you go for apple computers.
2006-12-14 23:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by gt577 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋