Whether purchasing for a personal use or for a client, certain features has to be watch out for as basic characteristics a computer system must possess. The main purpose of the system should determine extra features.
A computer for basic learning and surfing the internet can just be a simple computer with processor speed of 400mhz or higher, random access memory(R.A.M) of 128mb minimum and a hard disk drive of 10gb, network adapter, usb port is o.k but for a grahpic artist who make use of high resolution and multimedia program, definately he need a higher optimized system, let's say minimum processor speed of 2ghz, R.A.M of 1gb and a large hard disk of about 80gb or above to store and install different multimedia program, fast network/ethernet adapter, multiple usb port, expansion slot, cd/dvd writer.
With these tips the need for employing a computer consultant is eliminated knowing well that you can get your desired computer system serving your purpose at the best possible price.
BRANDED OR CLONED SYSTEM
Buying a brand new or cloned computer system especially when it came to desktop has nothing to do with the performance of the system as only devices or components running your application is the subject matter.
A brand new computer system is o.k as in most times it come with one year warranty but getting any of it part or component might be sometimes stressful most especially if the equipment manufacturer did not have a service care centre in the particular region and more expensive with does that have.
As a system engineer/networker i adviced my client to go for a clone system especially those that want system to run cyber cafe or business centre, as getting any of the field replaceable unit like power pack, hard drive, cd/dvd rom e.t.c are available and common in the market.
Also getting a good configuration system may sometimes depend on your pocket budget but i will advice you to go for the best possible P.C that will serve your purpose, thanks for reading.
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