In the life
of every person comes a moment when it becomes necessary to change the existing
computer or buy a new one. What rules should be followed when choosing
components for the system unit of a new computer - we will tell you in this article.
The hardest
thing to buy is your first computer. Of course, in any configuration - new or
the first, the computer will satisfy almost all claims for innovative
technology, but it may be far from the optimal choice. And it is unwise to
spend money on something that will quickly depreciate. In this case, it is
somewhat easier for experienced users to make the right choice since they are
aware of their preferences and have an idea of what tasks will be faced when
choosing a new computer.
The option
of buying the first computer that comes across will remove a lot of questions
and problems. But it would be more correct to choose a computer, the parameters
of which will fully meet your needs, which is not so simple, because you do not
want to spend extra money, and a mistake in choosing can cost you a couple of
extra thousand rubles.
Look, for
example, if you use a computer to visit websites, play simple games (such as
Alawar or mini-games that are available on social networks), as well as listen
to music on your computer, you do not need a powerful computer for this. For
simple tasks, a simple computer with an integrated video card will be enough
for you. If you want to watch HD movies on your computer and play modern games
with three-dimensional graphics, then the parameters of the computer must be
powerful enough, and especially the video card, which must be powerful and not
built-in.
Some users assemble a computer with internals from the latest models of components, focusing on the price. They do not care that for the same money it would be possible to buy not one new computer, but also a laptop, and with high parameters and speed, indistinguishable from an ordinary user from an assembled computer. Remember, the high cost of components does not mean you have the fastest and best computer - far from it. Each component must be thought out and matched with the other selected devices.
And if at all does not seek to choose more or less "fresh" components, it may turn out that the purchased new computer will become obsolete very quickly, and soon such a "fresh" computer will have to be updated or, as they say, upgraded, and this will certainly result in additional costs ...
Nevertheless, it is unnecessary to save money on a computer by buying outdated models of components so that you do not have to buy a new one in a year, due to the discontinuation of components for your chosen PC architecture. Choose the optimal parameters with such an architecture that will allow you to bring the existing baggage of components to the current performance for several years at a low cost.
Computer components
For those
who do not imagine a computer device, we will briefly try to describe it, and
tell what detail is responsible for what.
Housing
The case is
a metal "box" that contains all the computer components. If you do
not want your system unit to take up a lot of space, then give preference to a
model with a small case. However, keep in mind that a powerful computer will
not fit into a small case.
Motherboard
The motherboard is the connecting link of all computer components. The motherboard is selected based on the processor you choose and then based on the features and capabilities you need.
How to choose a motherboard
Video card
As the name
implies, the video card is responsible for playing video on the computer.
AMD-based processors and motherboards often have an integrated graphics card,
which significantly saves you money on buying a separate graphics card. But for
serious tasks, you still need to purchase a separate video card.
CPU
The processor is the head of the computer, all calculations and tasks pass through it. For simple tasks, a processor with 2 cores is enough. For advanced users and gamers, we recommend purchasing a computer with 4 cores or higher. The higher the clock speed of the processor, the more powerful it is. More profitable and more rational processors from AMD, a little more expensive, but more powerful - Intel.
Read our articles How to Choose a processor
RAM
Random-access
memory is a temporary storage of files when they are frequently used or copied.
As a rule, 4 Gigabytes of RAM will be enough for a computer of an undemanding
user, but an advanced user will need all 8 Gigabytes of RAM.
HDD
The hard
disk stores the operating system files and your data: music, pictures, videos,
documents, etc.
Power Supply
The power
supply supplies the components of the system unit with electricity, so its
power should be enough for all devices. The minimum power supply must be at
least 500 watts.
Computer Buying Tips
If you find it difficult to make the right choice of a computer on your own, then you can always turn to specialists and senior comrades who are well versed in computer technology. Buying a new computer is worth considering the circumstances of the rapid decline in prices for components of the most innovative type. Compare prices and analyze prices for computer components. It often happens that different components can cost differently in different places. That is, it is more profitable to take a monitor and a case in one store, a processor and a motherboard in another, and the rest of the components in a third store.
We also recommend that you look at the prices in online stores, as prices there are often much lower than in regular offline stores. The advantage of buying a computer from an offline store is that you can assemble a computer for free if you have no experience in this matter. Another plus in this situation will be that it is easier to deal with problems under warranty: you just bring the system unit to the store, and the masters will solve problems with its work, when, when buying components in the online store and assembling it yourself, you figure out the problem it will be quite difficult.
If you
decide to order components via the Internet, then it is most profitable to
order them in one store, since complex delivery will be more profitable.
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