Buying a computer

When it comes to purchasing a PC, I look for the most bang for my buck; especially since I am someone without a lot of bucks. Recently, I purchased a desktop PC for me and the family. I wanted a PC that would allow me and my family to do simple tasks like homework, email, low-end gaming, and surf the internet; but I also wanted the ability to do calculations on large amounts of data, partake in high-end gaming, and to perform other functions that require better processing power. After taking everything into consideration, I decided to purchase a Dell Inspron 560 with a Pentium (R) Dual-Core CPU, a 500 GB Hard Drive, and the Windows 7 64-bit Operating System.

I believe I made a good decision because I can do all the simple tasks and the more complex functions like HD viewing, high-end gaming, and multitasking; plus I did not have to hand over an arm and a leg for the new PC. One of the key components in making all this possible is the memory. I chose to go with 4.00 GB of Ram for the new PC for a number of reasons. First of all, the new PC came equipped with Windows 7 64-bit Operating System. Secondly, I am a person who has a tendency to multitask on the computer and more often than not, I have a number of files open and a number of software programs running at one time. Another reason is that I wanted fast performance from the new PC… It seemed pointless to purchase a Dual-Core processor if I did not have a decent amount of RAM. Last but not least, I wanted to have ability to open large files if necessary… Who knows, maybe someday I will have to bring work home with me.

In addition to the core configuration, I had to choose an input device; and although I did consider buying a webcam and microphone with the new PC, I just did not see the need for them nor could I see myself chatting into webcam or microphone. I guess I am still “old fashion” and still rather use a phone when I want to talk to someone and rather physically go someone if I want to see them. In the end, I decided to go with the only two input devices that I really use; a mouse and a keyboard. I guess I am just not much of a “video chat” person. Now as far as a floppy drive goes, what is that? Are they even made anymore? Just kidding… My PC did not come equipped with a floppy drive, nor would I purchase a PC that did; at least, not anymore. My first computer had a floppy drive and I was not a big fan even then. Floppy disks were very unreliable because they were flimsy and easily corrupted. On numerous occasions, suffered the ramifications of lost data as a result of corrupted floppy disk, and many occasions I encountered people that endured the same ramifications. Thank God for USB Flash Drive!!