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Buying a New Computer – Where do you start?

Written by Jess
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 17:28
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 Needs some advice on what to look for in a computer?  Here are the specs for what computers you should be buying for your business.  

 There are three things to pay attention to:

  • Processor
  • RAM
  • Video Card

 Processors are divided into three categories, Intel has made it simple: i3, i5, i7.  Always buy at least the i5.  If you’re a serious multi-tasker or graphics person, go with the i7.  You can have half a dozen programs open and it won’t slow you down.

 Minimum RAM (memory) is 4GB.  If you want to get technical, make sure you can upgrade to at least 16GB later.

 It is always recommended to buy a “dedicated” or “discreet” video card.  The label should give you a clue.  This adds to performance since it’s not sucking power away from the main processor.

 The rest?  Bells and whistles. 

 That’s it.  If you’d like more detailed advice, just call us, we’re here to help!

 Happy Computing!

 

Slow Computer Fix

Written by admin
Tuesday, 12 October 2010 18:49
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“Why is my computer running so slowly???”

Every time someone tells us that their computer is bogging down, it’s too slow, it’s not like it used to be, we ask them how much memory (or RAM) they have.  Usually, they don’t have enough.

Most everyone equates RAM with the amount of stuff they have on their computer.  Too many pictures, too many downloaded programs and all that.   But it’s not the same thing.  That’s storage space.  Think of it like this:

Storage = Hard disk space =  is all your pictures and documents and music and email.   THIS HAS VERY LITTLE IMPACT ON THE SPEED OF YOUR MACHINE. 

RAM is what your computer can think about all at once.  Like trying to remember a dozen phone numbers or recipes. 

It’s short term memory.  And it’s contained on a usually inexpensive “chip”. 

This is the SINGLE BEST UPGRADE you can make to your machine.

Our minimum recommendations are:

 XP – 2 Gigabytes

Windows Vista – 4 Gigabytes

Windows 7 – 4 Gigabytes