Buying a New Computer? Tips.

Posted in: Hardware | May 4th, 2010
Here are some tips for buying a new computer
First, you have to consider the amount of money you are willing to spend on your new computer. Then, decide why you need this computer, what you are going to be using it for.
Are you going to use it for home or business? Are you a gamer? Are you going to do a lot of photo or video editing? Or are you going to buy a lot of music from iTunes or else?
Now that you know how much you can afford to spend and what you want to do with your new computer you can start to weed out the PC’s that aren’t for you.
  • If all you’re going to do with your new computer is surf the internet and send email, then something with a dual core processor, 2 gigabytes of RAM and a 80 gigabyte hard drive should be perfect for you. Something like this is around the $250-300 range
  • If you’re into photo/video editing, you’re going to want at least a dual core processor, 512Mb of video memory, at least 2 gigabytes of RAM and at least 100 gigabyte hard drive. You can find a computer to fit these needs for around $350-400
  • If you’re a music or movie enthusiast, you can get by with a computer like mentioned above, but you’re going to want a larger hard drive so you don’t run out of storage too soon.
  • The PC gamer will wind up spending the most money for their computer. You should look for a computer with a 64bit operating system (32 bit version of Windows won’t utilize more than 3 gigabytes of RAM), a quad core processor, at least 4 gigabytes of RAM, at the very least a 512Mb video card although 1 gigabyte is recommended for newer games and at least a 500 gigabyte hard drive. Something like this can be purchased for $500-800. You can often get away with buying a nice computer with low to mid grade built in video for a little less cash and then upgrade the video capabilities with an after market PCI Express video card.
These specifications are merely suggestions and are not set in stone. There are other factors to be considered when purchasing your new computer but this will get you headed in the right direction. Do not rush to make your computer purchase otherwise you may end up having to upgrade sooner than later.
If you need for more consultation on buying a new computer please fell free to call VA Denver Computer Services.

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When do you have to reinstall Windows on your computer?

Posted in: Software,Windows XP | May 2nd, 2010

When you reinstall Windows on your computer it gives you an instant reset button.

It brings back your computer back to the way it was when you first bought it. It means, you get a new computer again.

So, when should you reinstall Windows?:

  • When virus or spyware infected your registry beyond repair.
  • Windows startup files are corrupted.
  • Computer is running slowly.

    Before you reinstall Windows, make sure that you back up your important files first, because reinstalling Windows will wipe out your whole hard drive meaning your files and programs will also be deleted.  That removal process is what makes it such a good thing to do.  It gives you a clean slate by removing any virus, spyware, or corruption in Windows.  In turn, you get a practically brand new computer minus the current shelf life of your PC.  Even if your computer is running sluggish, it is a good rule of thumb to reinstall Windows every 2-3 years to give it the pep it needs.

    If you have difficulty to reinstall Windows, please call VA Denver Computer Services.

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