Types of Users
What type of user are you??? This will pretty much shape the type of PC you want to buy.
Basic User
This person will mainly use their computer for checking email and doing other things online, perhaps burning a few cd's here and there, and maybe watching a movie or two
Suggestions:
- At least 1.5 Ghz processor
- 512 mb RAM
- 40gig HD
- DVD-RW drive
- Windows XP
Compact User
Desktops arent known for being small, but there are a few things we can do. If you are moving your PC around a lot, but still want power we, can make it small, light and still powerful, for an afordable price.
Suggestions:
- 2 Ghz Processor
- 1 gig RAM
- 80 gig HD
- Shuttle case
- DVD-RW drive
- Video card with S-video out (you can plug into any tv, or projector, and you dont need a monitor.)
- Other Options: wireless keyboard and mouse
- Wireless lan card
- Windows XP
Media User
This is where the fun starts, if you are a person who likes to use your computer for everything, this is for you, integrate your surround sound system, TV, xbox, PS2, whatever you like into your PC, and so much more, the possibilities are endless.
Suggestions:
- 3 Ghz Processor
- 1 gig RAM
- 160 gig HD
- Well cooled case
- DVD-RW drive
- Sound card with capture and surround
- Video Card with video capture capabilities
- Wireless keyboard with integrated touchpad mouse
- WIndows XP Media Center
Monster User
And then you have the person who cant live without a computer, and wants only the bestest and fastest things, we deem you the Monster User. If you could, you would run your life with a cmputer. Maybe you do???
Suggestions:
- 3Ghz or better Processor
- 2 gig or more RAM
- 250 gig HD
- Designer Case
- DVD-RW Drive
- Second DVD-RW Drive
- Best video card
- Best audio card
- Wireless Lan card
- Wireless Keyoboard with integrated mouse
- Windows XP Media Center