bubberz
Joined: 07 Dec 2005
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Wed Dec 07, 2005 10:32 pm Post subject:
Desktop for X-mas present...recommendations???? |
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I am getting a desktop PC for my daughter for Christmas (16 year old) and I already have a good monitor, (I really don't need a keyboard or mouse, either, for that matter). So my question is, what system minimum requirements should I look for, and more importantly, which properties, or brands should I avoid (Celeron processor vs. Penitum, etc)? I have seen a few PCs for under 500.00 (Dell, HP, eMachines)
I have office XP pro, and XP pro operating system discs, that I will install when I get the computer, so I don't need any fancy software included. Microsoft told me all computers on the market now are compatible with that operating system, so I don't have to worry about that. |
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kevin
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Joined: 23 Dec 2004
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Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:13 am Post subject:
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I think most computers should meet your requirement. Pentium is faster, it's important if you need to run big games or drawing applications. I don't think it is necessary for your daughter, though.
If you plan to use the new computer for a longer time, still works fast for new software in a couple of years, you may want to consider:
1. Use Pentium.
2. A big hard disk, 80GB is minimum, 120GB or more is recommended.
3. 512MB Memory minimum, 1 GB is recommended. Memory is the main factor for the performance. |
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