I will be concentrating more on the general buying tips rather then the technical specifications.But I have given a small info about the required machine for home users.
Generally Home PC users need a computer for surfing the Net and running day-to-day applications such as word processors and spreadsheets, so you require atleast a 1.2 GHz processor, 128 MB of RAM, 40 GB hard disk, 15-inch monitor, integrated graphics and sound.
Buying Tips
• The specifications and associated features of you system configuration need to be suited to your application.
• Verify that a service centre is located close by and you tall with in the jurisdiction of the service personnel in case of onsite calls.
• Your system should be capable of supporting newer and faster processors, and must contain adequate vacant slots for RAM and enough USB and serial ports for peripheral devices.
• Take into account how many vacant 5. 25-inch drive bays your cabinet has for a future CD-RW or DVD-RW drive.
• Enquire about the cost of various upgrade components to get a clear idea for a future budget.
• If you are confident of upgrading your branded computer your self, make sure that you only buy and use the hardware that is compatible with your system. Otherwise, get in touch with the store from where you purchased it and get it done professionally.
• Find out what finance schemes are available and the flexibility options that exist- Preferably, check if the vendor has tie-ups with your particular bank for easy finance.
• Before deciding on which operating system you want installed on your computer, you should make sure that your computer’s configuration can support the operating system with the applications you’ll be using.Otherwise, you might load the latest OS to discover that your computer does not have the power to run your applications
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