Buying a PC

Buying a computer can be a scary and expensive business if you are unsure about what you actually need to buy, especially if you don’t understanding the jargon.

An advert full of jargon doesn’t make the computer being sold any better. For example, a term often used to describe a computer is Multimedia. All this means is that the computer has the ability to play sounds and video. This was cutting edge once, but is standard today.

This guide will hopefully answer some of your questions. It will looks at some of the issues and jargon you will meet when buying a computer:

Branded vs Unbranded- should I go for a brand name?

Computers can be bought from chain stores, independent firms or on the internet. The question of who and where to buy from is not easy to answer, but its worth bearing the following in mind.

All computers contain the same parts which are made by companies, although rarely by the one that will ahve built your computer! The majority of components in most Sony televisions, for instance, will have been made by Sony, however very few of the parts in a Sony computer will have been made by Sony. A manufacturer looks around to find the best components for the job-maybe a processor froM Intel, a hard disk from Seagate and a grpahics card from ATI

These components of a branded computer could all be found in a computer put together and sold by your local independent computer shop. what matters is that the parts work well together.

What is RAM? and Buying your PC- what about the jargon - RAM, for instance and understanding adverts.

Specific purchase - which is the best computer to run the software I need?

Computers from Aidis - how can Aidis help?