what are the important things i should know before buying a new personal home computer?

Question

what thing's should i consider first?

what's best with a low budget?

what should i check for?

also any other information or tip's would be great thanks.

p.s; what specifications should i look out for?

any brands recomended?

Answer 1

First of all, think of what you want to use the computer for... you have said that you want a home computer with a low budget, but it will be easier if you know exactly what you want it for.

Next you should consider where you will buy the computer from... there are some sites on the net, e.g. dell but I would recommend that you go to a computer shop.

Now you need to decide what specifications you want. as a guide don't go for anything below the following:
Processor: 1Ghz
RAM: 512MB
Hard Drive (HDD): 30GB

Also look for either the Intel or AMD logo and at least a CD-RW/DVD Drive. I would also check to see how many USB ports the computer has for expansion.

Make sure that the computer you buy has at least Windows XP however Windows vista is 'better'. Plus check to see what software comes with the PC (I got Microsoft Word and Works free along with lots of other Cd's and games).

Good luck
Richard

P.S. One final tip... Don't feel pressured by the salesman to buy anything and if you go to a smaller shop, don't forget to ask for a discount.

Answer 2

make positive you pics card can placed out the reflects determination or it gained't look as reliable because it would my wager a 22" will be 1920x1080 thats what mine is and that you've the right connection like vga, dvi or hdmi . also the decrease the reaction time the further appropriate 2ms is reliable 5ms will be ok.

Answer 3

Can you afford it? Is it what you need? Will you use the comp for work stuff school stuff or personal home useage. Think about what you want it to do, and how fast you want it done?

Answer 4

the amount of memory and REM it has, whether microsoft (word, excel etc) is already installed, how new it is.