How to buy a computer

2.  Decide what you want your computer will
be used for. (Personal, Business, or
gaming)
 Determine your estimated budget.
 Determine whether you want a PC or Mac.
 Choose whether you want a desktop or
laptop

3.  AMD:The budget or specialized processor
for gaming and basic computing.
 Intel: Use for high end calculations such as
Photoshop or mathematics calculations.
Generates less errors.
 Both can range between $80 and $1300
depending on how much power you want

4.  More memory means more expensive
 If you frequently save pictures, games,
video, and audio on your computer you
want a bigger hard drive
 500gb is the average amount of space a
person will use for an everyday use
computer

5.  RAM is the speed of your computer and how well
it can perform with multiple programs running
 The budget computer can use 2gb of RAM
 The average RAM is 4gb and can be used to
perform most tasks
 The highest amount is 8gb and is mostly used for
high end gaming and power hungry programs

6. Mouse: come in different sizes and grip types
Ports: decide how many USB ports you want
along with optional ports such as HDMI
Keyboard: Many different styles with the
optional backlight feature