-This information we'll help you to buy a desktop computer on component by component basis.
-Desktop computer are customizable, so it is better to learn about main parts and before you going to retailer shop or shop online.
-Compare the desktop specifications and base price. depends on your needs and budget.
CPU or Processor:
- BRAND - Intel and AMD. Intel is in lead.
- FREQUENCY (GHZ) - This determines speed of the processor. higher speed,Better CPU.
- CORES - Now a days CPUs come with more than one core, Programs which can take advantage of multi-core, so more core will run faster on such machine.
- CACHE - Higher the L1, L2 cache, Better the CPU performance.
MOTHERBOARD:
- Serves as single flatform to connect all of the parts of a computer together. Cpu, memory, hard disk drive, optical drive, video card etc. it is considered as the backbone of the computer.
- Popular Brands: Intel, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Abit, Biostar, and Ecs.
- Motherboard has different CPU Socket type depends on your Processor.
- LGA 1150 or Socket 1150 is the latest Motherboard for intel flatform which support up to i7 series processor.
- AM3+ or Socket AM3+ for AMD flatform that support AMD FX series processor.
MEMORY:
- RAM Is considered as memory as performance of a computer, it is directly proportional to its memory and processor.
- Today's software and operating system required high memory.
- Now a days DDR3 is the commonly used which operates up to 1066 Bus Clock (MHZ).
- As per Windows 7, 1GB is the minimum RAM required to meet the performance of your computer.
- Recommended is 4GB.
HARD DISK DRIVE:
- Hard disk drive is used for storage. higher the capacity, more programs and files you can store it.
- 500GB up to 2TB are available in the market now a days.
- Most of the desktop Hard drive operates of performance speed of 7200RPM.
- Sata most common hard disk drive today.
POWER SUPPLY:
- Power Supply (PSU) it converts AC voltage to low DC regulated voltage for internal components of a computer.
- The power supply directly connected to Motherboard.
- 500watts, 600 watts and 750 watts are most available today.
- 600watts or higher is recommended.
OPTICAL DISC DRIVE:
- it is use for playing or reading Dvd, Cd and Blu-ray disc.
- Now a days DVD burners are most common used.
- Burner Can Play and Burn DVD and CD.
Monitor:
- CRT Monitor, Lcd Monitor and Led Monitor. Now a days LED Monitor is the most common available which used Led backlight for low power consumption.
- SIZE - It is the diagonal size of the monitor.
- Resolution - This is the number of pixels on the screen example: 1920 X 1200 width by length. High resolution provides better picture quality and gaming video graphics performance.