In today’s world, it’s impossible to imagine life without a computer, whether it’s a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. If you plan to buy a computer soon, our information can help you make the right choice.
Let’s see together the criteria for choosing computer equipment.
Users usually make their choice on the brand first (they read reviews, check ratings, compare prices and technical specifications). While we can consider this approach reasonable, focusing only on brand reputation is a mistake. It’s impossible to say surely that ACER is better than LENOVO, or that DELL surpasses HP, or that ASUS is superior to Gigabyte.
Note: Don’t be deceived by appearances, all that glitters is not gold. Its modern design won’t always guarantee high quality.
So, where to start when buying a computer? First, decide the purpose of your purchase, as computers for home and office use have different technical descriptions and requirements. Then, you should analyze and compare specific models, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages, in order to make a better choice. It’s also important to see whether it’s more cost-effective to buy a pre-built system block or assemble one from scratch. The second option is often more affordable and allows you to have better parameters. The choice is yours.
What components of the computer unit should you pay special attention to?
1. The motherboard is chosen last to match the rest of the components. Choose the form factor, socket, and chipset, and don’t forget about the slots.
2. The CPU is the “brain” of the computer. Speed, number of cores, etc. are important here.
3. The video card (video adapter) – The main thing here is the amount of memory, because it decides image quality, operation of graphics and game application.
4. The memory should ideally have at least two slots, because it’s more effective to use two 4 GB modules for better performance than a single 8 GB module (for multimedia and office computers, you need 4 GB per, while for design and gaming, you need at least 8 GB, though 16 GB can be more efficient).
5. The hard disk you choose is based on what you’ll be using it for. For example, 500 GB is sufficient for office use, 1 TB for home use, and 2 TB for designers and active gamers (it’s important to have free space for gaming computers, so it’s better to get a larger drive).
6. Power supply – To ensure a stable power supply to all components, you need to consider the power capacity.
7. Cooling system – There are two types of cooling: air and water (active and passive).
Note: Choose a computer with a powerful processor, an optimal video card, and a large amount of memory. When assembling a computer unit, it’s important to consider component compatibility, individual needs, and the functional requirements of the computer.
Computer output and input devices
Once you assembled a computer unit that meets all your requirements, you need to choose additional external devices.
1. Monitor (screen) can be LED (LED backlight), OLED (organic light-emitting diodes), QLED (with a metal nanofilter), LCD (liquid crystal), PDP (plasma), and etc, which are used for displaying text, video, photos, and 3D graphics.
2. Speakers, headphones.
3. Mouse lets you control the cursor with various configurations. You can find both wired and wireless models.
4. Keyboard (mechanical, scissor, membrane), it’s a device that you use to input data.
5. Webcam captures real-time images, it’s usually used in offices and homes for video calls, online meetings, and conferences.
6. Graphics tablets are used for design work. They can be used to create digital drawings and graphics.
Conclusion
Taking into consideration the information mentioned, making the right choice won’t be that difficult. You just need to decide what you need the computer equipment for and the budget you have set aside.
However, if you are still not sure about the parameters for your computer equipment, consult with sales advisors who can help guide you to the right choice.
