7 Tips to Buy Computer for Newbie, What to Do & Why

Today computers are a very important tool and a lot of usefulness. Students, office workers, housewives, businessmen and many more professions are in need of what is known as a computer. Computers are no longer a luxury, but it is a necessity.

More progress and development of information and communication technologies, make the computer becomes a tool that is very familiar with humans. Using computers, a lot of job can be done and resolved more easily. Various things can be done using computers, like typing a paper, editing photos, email, and connect with social networks like facebook and twitter. In addition, computers can also be used for listening to music, watching movies / videos, play games and blogging. Especially for a blogger, a computer is the number one tool in the world of blogging. Of course, other than Internet connection and other softwere.

Because of the many functions of a computer, so the more people who want to buy it. There are various reasons people want to buy a computer, and some even want to have it simply not be said “outdated”. Due to the large demand on the computer, then popping up a lot of shops that provide computer and other supporting equipment, even many that sell computers online in the Internet.

For beginners of buying a computer, maybe a lot of things that make confusion to select and purchase the appropriate computer. However, for those who are ever to buy computers in past, they have experience regarding specifications and prices that match.

It isn’t fair, but buying a computer is just plain easier for some than it is for others. Those who’ve purchased and used a computer in the past already have an idea of what they need in a new computer. But those who are new to the computer world could get lost in the myriad of choices available.

Election computer specifications is needed, so it’s not redundant. Redundant in buying a computer can be caused due that we could not exploit the capabilities of the existing computers optimally.


1. Buy a computer that includes basic peripherals.


There are 2 types of desktop computers, which is assembled and built up. Computer assembly means we choose the parts or components that we want and then we assemble into a single entity that has a fully functional computer. Computers built up means we buy a computer that has been assembled by the vendor or a particular company. So buy a computer built up exactly like buying a TV or mobile phone.

I prefer to buy computers assembled. why? What is better? the answer is yes and no. Computer assemblies have more value in flexibility. Desired features is depending on thickness of our pockets (our budget). The thicker, it’s more of our choices.

Computers built up it is more simple at the time of purchase, but the price of a PC built up more expensive. With the same specs, PCs assemblies could cheaper about 40% – 50% rather than a PC built up. Excess PC built up the most significant is the age which is longer and usually supplied authentic Windows software.

2. Decide what you’ll use the computer for.


3. Create a budget and stick to it.




5. Stick with the better-known brands.


6. Gather news and information about kumputer components that will be purchased, or the opinions of others who ever used it.

Information about the computer can be viewed from various sources, such as computer magazines and online news or reviewer sites such as AnandTech, Tom’s Hardware, HardOCP, and others. Do not just hope to one magazine, because it is usually a computer magazine to get his income from sponsorships producers. So that their recommendations are not neutral. Generally, the bloggers writing about a component can be made in consideration.

Ask questions and compare to the many shops / suppliers of devices / components. Compare pricing and specifications. Invite your friends or relatives who understand the computer when it will choose or make a purchase. Usually a friend with more knowledge and information it gives us a good basis for making a purchase.

7. Select a store.




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