Helpful Hints for Buying a New Computer

You've come to the right place.  Don't buy until you consider your computer needs/wants.  Please take time to answer the following questions, refer to the general guidelines listed in the chart below, and view the websites listed.  If you still have questions, don't hesitate to contact me at kad30506@yahoo.com  

Questions: How much do you plan on spending?  What is your main computer need?  How often will you be accessing the internet? Will you be downloading and saving photos? Do you plan on playing music on your new computer?

 

Entry Level	CPU: Intel Celeron D HDD: 80 GB RAM:512 MB of DDR Memory OS: Windows XP ADDITIONAL: CD, DVD player, 128 MB Graphics Card APPROX : $1000
Average Level	CPU: Intel Pentium 4 HDD:120-160 GB RAM:512 MB OS: Windows XP ADDITIONAL: CD, DVD player, webcam, 128 MB Graphics Card APPROX: $1500-2000
Power / Expert Level	CPU: Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition HDD:200 GB RAM:1 GB - 2 GB OS: Windows XP ADDITIONAL: (CD, CDRW, DVD, DVD+-RW), 256 MB Graphics Card APPROX: $2000