How to buy a PC?

[evansmaster]

Important things to know in buying a personal computer...

[Jesse]

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).

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.

Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/in...1160955AALTstJ

[GG-Xtreme]

I have to disagree with this:

however Windows vista is 'better'

If you want your computer to make your life harder instead of easier, then go for Vista. Otherwise, XP will suffice.

[Swiblet]

If you computer can handle it, go for Vista. If you only have 512 mbs of RAM or a crap graphics card, go for Vista Basic or XP (no real difference).

~~B3N

[GG-Xtreme]

If you computer can handle it, go for Vista. If you only have 512 mbs of RAM or a crap graphics card, go for Vista Basic or XP (no real difference).

~~B3N

"What do you want to do to the DVD in the D drive? Do you want to play it? You do? Are you sure you want to play it? Do you want to play it in PowerDVD? What about Windows Media Player? Are you sure you don't want to use Windows Media Player instead? Please?"

[Slothie]

"What do you want to do to the DVD in the D drive? Do you want to play it? You do? Are you sure you want to play it? Do you want to play it in PowerDVD? What about Windows Media Player? Are you sure you don't want to use Windows Media Player instead? Please?"

You are not making much sense. I use KMplayer for most of my Video needs though be it AVIs/DVDs or whatever

[alexandgruntz]

"What do you want to do to the DVD in the D drive? Do you want to play it? You do? Are you sure you want to play it? Do you want to play it in PowerDVD? What about Windows Media Player? Are you sure you don't want to use Windows Media Player instead? Please?"

That describes both XP and Vista, but is exaggerated.

[David_Tiger]

buying a computer depends on your budget for price if you want a goos fast PC i recommend at least

for vista home or vista basic or even XP
2.8 GHz and above
dual core
at least 1 gb or RAM
128 GPU (graphics card)

or if you want for gaming vista etc
3.2 GHz and up
dual core
2 gig RAM
256 GPU(graphics)

the pc i have for chrstmas xD is
AMD X2 64bit
6 GHz
3 Gig RAM
Vista Ultimate
1gig GPU(graphics)

buying a good PC can cost from £150 - £600+ but depending on your budget depends on the specs you get (unless you get a extremly good deal)

[vaeron85]

buying a computer depends on your budget for price if you want a goos fast PC i recommend at least

for vista home or vista basic or even XP
2.8 GHz and above
dual core
at least 1 gb or RAM
128 GPU (graphics card)

or if you want for gaming vista etc
3.2 GHz and up
dual core
2 gig RAM
256 GPU(graphics)

the pc i have for chrstmas xD is
AMD X2 64bit
6 GHz
3 Gig RAM
Vista Ultimate
1gig GPU(graphics)

buying a good PC can cost from £150 - £600+ but depending on your budget depends on the specs you get (unless you get a extremly good deal)

Okay, for the first set up, that would be ideal for an XP Pro SP2 or SP3 (if you are a beta tester) except upgrade it to 256 minimum on the video card.

For the second set up I would personally make it 3GB of RAM minimum and 512 on the video card.

As for your set up...How do you have a processor that does not exist? 6 GHz AMD X2 64 bit? Considering the fastest clock that they have for the Athlon X2 is 3.2 GHz.

Okay on a positive note...what video card/s do you have? and how much did you spend on it/them? I'm looking at upgrading my video card, and hopefully buying Phenom Quad Core soon. But before I do, does anyone have any reviews of the Phenom or of the Intel Quad Core, so that I can make a good decision. I am wanting to go with quad but as of right now, I'm not exactly sure which I want to go with.

[adrenlinerush]

why not build it... you'll save quite alot of money... newegg.com is the best place to get parts...