Tips on buying computer case and power supply.

CONSIDERATIONS.
There are a few tips you must keep in mind when buying new computer hardware. It is critical that you keep these things in mind in order to maximize your benefits.

1. You need to know what hardware you will need. If you don’t know, talk to someone who has knowledge of computers, and tell them what you will be using the PC for. They should know what you will need. Once you know what you should get, then look for a computer that meets those needs.

2. Make sure your PC is compatible with the hardware you’re considering.

3. Know what you use your PC for. - If you will be using the computer for video games or other graphic related applications, you need to have a good graphics card. Most motherboards come with a built in graphics card, but usually that is not suitable for high end graphic demands. If you’re a lightweight user who uses their PC to type email and browse the web, you most likely do not need the newest, top-of-the-line graphics card.


4. The computer and hardware parts should have a warranty. Most hardware comes with long and good warranties, but just to make sure you might want to purchase a warranty from the store that you are buying the PC from.


5. Shop around. Prices for PC hardware can be very flexible. . Just because a price looks good doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the cheapest. Take your time and shop around.


6. If you’re shopping on the internet, know your vendor. There are a few shady vendors on the internet. Some internet stores will send you either nothing or a product they know is defective when it’s shipped.

7. Color - Today, there are a wide variety of computer case colors. When looking at the case, consider the color of the case.

8. Types of Case - There are various types of cases available to end-users. A good computer case should have USB slots available on the front of it, for easy access, and in the back. If you are assembling your own computer, ensure that the computer case either comes with a power supply or that the type of power supply you plan on purchasing will fit into the computer case.

9. Location / Size - Before purchasing a computer case you should think out where the computer is going to be placed.
Is it going to be on your desk or your floor?
Is it going to have enough space at its location with the monitor and other peripherals possibly next to it?

10. Upgrade availability - Look at the availability of upgrading in the future. e.g.
Does the case have enough bays that will allow you to add additional hard disk drives or other drives?
Does the case have the availability for slots for additional cards to be placed in?
Is the computer easy to work in or will it have to be completely disassembled to get to certain parts of the computer?
Also ensure that the upgrade will actually boost performance.

11. Motherboard - If you are assembling your own computer, ensure that the motherboard form factor you plan to purchase is going to be able to fit into the computer case. The standard motherboard form factor today is ATX or MicroATX.

12. CD/DVD drives and burners. A DVD burner’s price is basically the same as a CD burner, but it will also play DVD’s and regular CD’s, plus be able to burn DVD’s and regular CD’s.

13. Mouse-Your computer’s mouse is how you interact with your PC. The latest mouse technology available is the optical mouse, which uses a laser light instead of a mouse “ball”.

14. Monitors. LCD monitors are so vivid and crystal clear that you will never want to go back to an old CRT monitor. LCD monitor’s also consume less power and take up less space, plus they come on much faster.

15. Sound system and speakers. Good sound on your computer can really make a difference. Desktop speakers have gone down significantly in price.

16. Service – Make sure the store you buy your new computer from has great service and are willing to stick by their computer

17. Know how to install your component before attempting to install it.


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