Buying a computer is usually a very exciting time in a person’s life. Whether or not you’re a geek or someone in need of a computer for work or school, it’s important to know which one to buy for your specific needs. I won’t even go over the whole Apple versus Personal Computer debate in this article, as it is all about personal need and I don’t want to create any arguments or debates.

Gamer
If I were purchasing a computer for a gamer I would concentrate on RAM, graphic card speed and memory size, as well as hard drive space.

What does all of this mean? Let me explain. It all comes down to how much the PC can handle when the game is loading up and how many frames per second it can push to the monitor during game play. Believe me, when a game lists its recommended requirements that say it needs a certain amount of RAM or processor power to function well, it really means it.

Some people think they can get away with minimum requirements, but you can experience extremely slow loading times, or such bad frame rates, that it feels like an old choppy movie, and thus the gameplay experience is horrible.

Student
If you’re a student you will want something powerful enough to handle the documents you’d be working on. You really don’t need to spend an awful lot of money on a computer for a student, unless they are interested in multimedia also.

The average student will probably need no more than an average computer, which would currently run around one thousand dollars when all is said and done. Things like a proper display for reading text for a long period of time such as an LCD, as well as a comfortable keyboard and mouse are as important for a student as the speed of the processor, and the amount of hard drive space it has, as while having the computer function well is important, comfort and long term use are also going to be very important for a student.

Last Tip
Of course there are different computers for different uses, but there are also computers that do everything that people need. You will end up spending a hefty amount of money on the top of the line components, but it could be worth it in the long run as long as it fits your needs now.

The best tip I can give you is to buy one to two steps down from the top of the line, and you should be fine for a long time and not need to spend a great deal.

Buying a computer isn’t easy, but when it’s all said and done, it can be a great feeling, especially when it works the way you need it to.

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