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How to Build the Perfect Computer |
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24/02/07 (227 review reads) |
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Advantages: Technology and Performance are now cheaper than ever.
Disadvantages: Tecnhology loses value and becomes old almost overnight.
Computers and electronic components are changing all the time. Technological advances mean that technology is getting smaller and smaller, processors are getting faster and faster.
A lot of us probably have a computer on our desks that we bought for £1000 a few years ago that is now out of date. Sure it runs Windows and you can surf the net, but hey, wait, I cannot play the latest games, or I am running out of disk space.
Instead of buying a new computer you could look at upgrading the one you have.
If you are running out of disk space, consider deleting the programs you no longer use. Look at what files you could burn to a DVD disc. If you need even more space for video or other files, consider getting an external drive that connects via usb or firewire. They are quite cheap now and come from 40gb up to 500gb.
If your computer cannot play the games you want to play smoothly you could look at upgrading the processor on your computer and the graphics card.
On a very old PC you may not be able to upgrade to the newest components and would be better off buying a new PC altogether.
A lot of PC's you see in the shops will do the basic job of letting you surf the net, write letters, print photographs etc. But if you want a PC to be quite future proof and able to run the most up to date software, you may be better off building a PC to the spec you want.
If your pretty handy with electronics and have a little skill it may be worth buidling a PC yourself. That way you have have the exact spec you want.
If your after a gaming PC and a computer that can run and edit HD videos in the future you will need a beefy PC now.
From what I have read if you build a PC or buy one this is the sort of specification you should be considering.
Intel Duo Core Prcessor. (Better performance than AMD)
2 GB of Ram.
DX10 Compatible Graphics card.
Decent case and power supply.
A motherboard that possibly allows overclocking.
A number of companies are using particular combinations of components such as memory, motherboard and processor and overclocking the components so that they perform faster than kit that costs many of hundreds of pounds more. This ensures that you get as much performance for you money as possible. Overclocking could possibly damage the components though.
Whatever happens, rest assured that the computer you buy tomorrow will probably be out of date in five years time.
If you like playing games, I would advise keeping the old computer and buying a new games console.
Summary: Make the most of your current computer until it breaks down, buy an Xbox for games!
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