Choosing the Right Computer

When choosing a computer, brand often comes to mind. Of course the more common ones such as HP or Dell are first in the mind of consumers. Their wide availability has really overrun the competition. When picking a computer, you should not just look at brand, but the actual components that make up the computer.

How fast and how powerful?

A salesman may try to convince you to buy the best computer that money can buy, but in reality, you may not need the best computer on the market. What you plan on using a computer for should be the ultimate factor in deciding which computer to buy. If you plan on having a simple family computer for the internet, email, and various programs, any low end computer will be able to meet your needs. If you are a gamer, look into a computer that has a fast CPU with atleast 2.4 Ghz, a powerful video card with atleast 256 Megs of RAM, and atleast 2 Gig’s of RAM. For everythign in between, just stick with a good CPU and RAM memory. A good graphics card is not needed.

Computer Brand Matters to an Extent

Not all computers are made alike. They may have the same components, but they are most likely made by different companies. The quality from Sony is obviously better than that of HP’s. Sony uses both better components and has better manufacturing methods than most other computer companies. When building a custom computer, picking the right brand for each component could mean a longer life for the computer. For reviews on different components, you can try newegg.com.

Brands to Look For

• CD/DVD Drives
• Lite-On
• Philips
• Asus
• Hard Drives
• Seagate
• Western Digital
• CPU’s
• AMD
• Intel
• Memory RAM
• Crucial
• Corsair
• PQI
• Video Cards
• EVGA
• XFX
• Asus
• PNY
• Motherboards
• Asus