| Are you planning to buy your first PC or you would | | | | 4. Have a short list of PC manufacturers that you |
| like to purchase a new one? There are hundreds of | | | | want and trust your money on. You can research |
| brands and models available online and on traditional | | | | online for reviews and testimonials about PC lines. |
| PC stores which makes choosing a computer an | | | | 5. Choose the Operating System(OS) for your |
| overwhelming task. Computers are definitely an | | | | computer. Most PCs are Windows-based because of |
| investment so be careful on choosing because you | | | | the popularity of Microsoft's OS & most software |
| don't want to spend your money to end up with | | | | are compatible with their OS. On the other hand their |
| something unreliable or those loaded with features | | | | main rival is Mac, who boasts their speed and |
| that you wouldn't need anyway. Below are quick tips | | | | performance. It is highly recommended for multimedia |
| and guides on buying a Personal computer; | | | | creation which involves graphics or video editing. But |
| 1. What is your alloted budget? You could dream of | | | | the main disadvantage is most popular softwares do |
| having the most high end personal computer but will | | | | not support Mac's OS. |
| your fund tally with it's price tag? Set a range for the | | | | 6. If possible, select the software that will be included |
| amount that you are willing to spend, keep in mind | | | | and make sure that those that will be installed are |
| that you will be buying an investment so don't be too | | | | the applications that really need because often times |
| frugal but at the same time do not overspend. | | | | you would pay for additional costs for installed |
| 2. Decide whether you need a desktop or a laptop. | | | | software that you don't even use. |
| Will you need it for computer works that can be | | | | 7. Check out the technical support offered by the |
| done at home or do you need a portable laptop | | | | company. It will be handy to have a reliable and |
| which you can bring at the office, school or almost | | | | accessible sales support if your computer breaks |
| everywhere. | | | | down . |
| 3. Determine the features that you want in your | | | | Before buying a PC and after reading these quick |
| computer. Will you need something with basic specs | | | | tips, you can browse online for product reviews, |
| or do you need a customized PC that can cater to | | | | price comparison and more! As mentioned earlier, |
| your gaming or multimedia needs. Do you want a PC | | | | personal computers are investments so it won't hurt |
| with built-in web cam or would you want to buy it | | | | to research a thing or two before deciding what PC |
| separately. | | | | to buy. |