To select a suitable model of a personal computer, it is necessary to clearly formulate the purpose of purchasing this device. After that, you need to carefully study the characteristics of important devices so that they all meet your needs.
Instructions
Step 1
Start by choosing the type of personal computer. There are three main types of modern PCs: monoblocks, nettops and classic computers. The first type includes hybrids of a system unit and a monitor. They are generally great for office use and surfing the internet.
Step 2
Nettops are miniature analogs of classic system units. Their main advantages are low cost and small size. Naturally, the performance of these computers is relatively low. Opt for a nettop if you want to use a PC instead of a home theater.
Step 3
If you want to make the most of all the capabilities of modern computers, get the classic combination of a system unit and a monitor. After determining the type you need, proceed with the selection of accessories.
Step 4
It is worth noting that a ready-made system unit, as a rule, costs 10-20% more than the aggregate of all the devices that make up it. This difference in price is quite noticeable even if the assembly of your PC will be performed by specialists for a fee. Start by choosing your motherboard and CPU.
Step 5
Choose a set of these devices based on your needs. When choosing a CPU, it is better to consider relatively new models. This will allow you not to think about replacing this device for a long time. Buy a CPU with three or four cores, each over 2 GHz.
Step 6
The amount of RAM in a modern computer should not be less than 3 GB. Ideally, you should use 4 GB or more of RAM. It is worth noting that two GB is enough to work with office applications, surf the Internet and run most "light" programs.
Step 7
When choosing a video card, be sure to check the bus parameters. To work with powerful graphics applications, you need a video card with a memory capacity of more than 1 GB and a 256-bit bus.
Step 8
If you are a connoisseur of good quality music, get a separate sound card. Practice shows that these devices perform much better than their integrated counterparts.
