When choosing what desktop PC to buy, you first need to have an understanding of the features and components. These are a few of the important aspects to think about when looking for your ideal PC.
How will you use your desktop?
- Light use : basic household use such as surfing the web, paying bills, email, social networking, organising and sharing digital photos.
- Average use : Using spreadsheets, creating documents, streaming and storing music and movies.
- Demanding use : For the serious gamer, producing videos, graphics and photo editing, high resolution audio recording
Users on the high scale of demanding use will want a PC that has a large hard drive, a faster processor, more system memory, and a high-resolution screen to enable optimum functionality.
Where will you keep it?
Where you decide to keep your desktop PC in your home will very much determine wat type of computer may best suit you. If it is to be kept in a home office then a traditional desktop may be ideal. However, if it is to be in a family or lounge room a compact and more stylish option may suit your needs. If you want portability but with the functionality of a desktop PC then an all-in-one or smart display may be for you.
Do you want a touch screen?
With our increased usage of tablets and smart phones we are more naturally accustomed to a touch interface design. Touch screen monitors can be more intuitive, especially for children. Just as you would on your tablets and smart phones a touch screen allows you to tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom in. Microsoft’s new Windows operating system enables a touch screen interface and comes standard on most current desktop PCs. However, for a more traditional approach, the new Windows is also compatible with a traditional keyboard and mouse.
Do you need a discrete graphics card?
For general computer needs, most computers come standard with “integrated” graphics. If your computer needs are more demanding and involve multiplayer 3D gaming or video editing and multimedia production, you will need a more discrete graphics card to have the most optimum experience.
Don’t forget the monitor
Most compact and tradition computers are sold without the monitor, which allows you the flexibility to choose one most suited to your requirements. When making this decision budget needs to be considered. Many flat screens feature a wide screen making them ideal for gaming and movies, ranging from your standard 20”-30” to a 16:9 or 16:10 ratio. Another option is to choose an all-in-one PC or check out our desktop packages which pairs a tower with monitors at a single and often discounted price.
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