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How to Choose Pre-Built Computer System
Do you want complete computer system?
For newbie, they prefer buying complete computer system from well-known manufacturers. It is important to see the system specification that offered by the manufacturer.
Monitor
You should know monitor type, refresh rate, maximum resolution and other specification they offer. Some manufacturers not included monitor in their pre-built PC system like some HP Pavilion series.
Computer Case
Computer case is your computer's outer look. It is very important to choose a good design of computer case. You should see what the computer case looks like and several other factors.
Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard and mouse is a must have input device for your computer. What you should look is its design. Every mouse and keyboard have the same characteristic and function, so choose a keyboard or mouse that have good design and modern look.
Processor
You must know the processor type and the core speed it has. You must see the L2 Cache of that processor too.
Motherboard
You must know the motherboard type, the chipset it has and also each available slot.
System Memory
How much RAM it has and what type of RAM it has? You should look for information about RAM on this article.
Graphic Card
What graphic card they offer? Graphic card is the card for displaying graphics on your computer. It has integrated function with monitor. Graphic card usually works together with the monitor. For information about graphic card, click here
Sound Card
What type of sound card they offer? Same as graphic card, but it generates sound for your computer. It has integrated function with speaker. For more information about sound card, click here.
Hard Drive
What hard drive type it has? How much space? Hard drive is the main storage device to store your file. It also stores your Operating System installation and other programs. Check this to see more information about choosing hard drive.
Floppy Drive
Floppy drive is a drive designed to read the diskette. You must know what diskette supported by floppy drive in the computer system they offer. It's optional. If the system they offer not included a floppy drive, it's not a big problem. Floppy drive function has been replaced by removable media, such as USB flash drive. However floppy drive is still somewhat important to do some tasks, such as BIOS upgrade, alternative booting, and so on.
CD/DVD Drive
CD/DVD drive, or optical drive, is the drive that designed to read or write a CD and/or DVD. You should know what type of optical drive the system has. What CD/DVD it supports? Can it burn or write to CD or DVD? Click here for more information about Optical Drive.
Maybe that's all the basic things you should consider when choosing a new complete pre built computer system. All manufacturers will give a system specification about a system they offer. You should see that system and make a comparison with this article to make a decision.
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