What is better to buy a computer for home. How to choose a ready-made system unit? Depending on the purpose of using PCs, chipsets are chosen

Conditionally computers can be divided into three categories: office, home and gaming. It is logical that the characteristics of them will be minimal from the office, medium for home and high for gaming. Well, the price of all this is also, respectively, the more opportunities are the higher.
Go to the store, choose the cheapest - that's the easiest office option. Joke

So. Let's start by S. office Computer And we will deal with how the office computer should be.

How to choose an office computer?

To begin with, we define the meaning of "office", what do I mean by this? I see myself this computer, standing in any organization and office where accountants are working, managers and just workers. They do not need high performance. Nowadays, you will rarely meet computers and components with the requirements of the 2000s on the market. Mainly, these tasks are solved as: text processing, mailing view, Internet access and other uncomplicated operations. Let's go to directly to their choice.
System unit - Namely, that in it should be contained.
Approximately the characteristics of the modern office system unit must be as follows:
Processor model: Celeron® G540 or Intel Atom
CPU frequency: 1800 MHz
Family video card: Intel HD Graphics
Volume of video memory: Stand out out random access memory
RAM: 2048 MB
Volume hard disk : 160 GB
Drive for reading CD / DVD discs: It can be useful
Operating system: Without OS
Briefly explain this choice. On such characteristics, the computer will "pull" all office applications, such as Microsoft Office, 1C, customers to work with mail, browsers, etc. The video card is not needed here, work with graphics is not provided, but all the same for work will be comfortable 2 GB of RAM. At 160 GB is quite enough. Well, the choice operating system Leave you (but recommended Windows XP or Windows corporate).
The price of such a miracle is now about 6-8 thousand rubles.

Monitor - Now you will no longer find lamp monitors, everyone goes the LCD that good. It remains only the choice for a diagonal. Sometimes for a minimum today - it is 18.5 dums. Price from 3 thousand rubles.
Keyboard and mouse - Ordinary office without additional buttons. Just perform your functions. Price for the clave and mouse on average will be 300 rubles

Total: With 10 thousand rubles in the budget you can quite buy an office computer.

How to choose home computer?

This question is more interesting. My home computer suggests: Working with documents, work with images, games, Internet access, well, something else ... For such a computer, you already need something more both according to the characteristics and for additional techniques. So, let's start as soon as possible.
System unit - The most important part of the question, here I will give the necessary average set, but you must always remember that in the clock \u003d teach you can upgrade it.
Exemplary average characteristics of the system unit for homework:

Motherboard It is suitable inexpensive, the main thing is that the socket on it was at that processor that you are going to install, the slots for RAM must have the standard DDR3, and the video card - or separate (discrete), or the motherboard must support the video card extension - that is, an additional slot Under the video card, in addition to the built-in video card.
The best in the opinion of most users are ASUS Motherboards. The company is very popular, its products are high-quality and cheap at the same time. To build a computer on the basis of Intel processors, such models are suitable as:
ASUS P8H61 IH61 DDR3 ATX (approximately 2000 rubles)
ASUS P8P67 IP67 DDR3 ATX (approximately 6500 rubles)
ASUS P8P67-M Pro P67 DDR3 MATX (approximately 3500 rubles)
Their prices are slightly different, but their quality is no doubt of millions of users.

CPU. It's easier, it remains only to choose Intel or AMD. Of course, the taste is, but for a home computer more suitable intel processors. They coped perfectly with multitasking. These prices are very different, but for a home computer, such models will be suitable (Socket LGA1155), as:
Intel Pentium G850 2.9GHz VGA 5GTS 3MB 65W (approximately 2600 rubles)
Intel i3-2100 3.1GHz VGA 5GTS 3MB 65W Box (approximately 3600 rubles)
Intel Core i5-2320 Box 3.0-3.3GHz 5GTS 6MB 95W (approximately 5800 rubles)
All of them are high-performance and allow us to work normally with heavy applications and play powerful games.

Video card. Explicit leaders there are several: asus, his, palit. The best in this price segment is:
PCI-E HIS Radeon HD 6850 Fan 1GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI (approximately 5300 rubles)
PCI-E HIS Radeon HD6670 1GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI (approximately 2500 rubles)
PCI-E ASUS HD7750 / 1GD5 1G GDDR5 (128-Bit) HDMI DVI DP (approximately 3000 rubles)
PCI-E PALIT GF GTX 550TI 1GB GDDR5 DVI HDMI (approximately 3500 rubles)
Forums are just clogged with delighted reviews of users of these devices.

RAM I need a DDR3 standard. It is best to take two strips on 4GB, such as
DDR3 4GB Transcend PC3-12800 Jetram 1600MHz (approximately 1000 rubles)
or two, three or even four planks 2GB:
DDR3 2GB OCZ PC3-10666 (OCZ3G1333LV2G) 9-9-9-20 GOLD Series. (approximately 800 rubles)
All memory works stably and quickly. But do not forget that if you install the 4GB-8GB RAM, the operating system must be 64-bit - 32-bit versions more than 3GB do not see.

HDD - Warehouse all information choose to your taste. Recently, discs are relevant with a volume of 1000 GB or 1 TB, which are relatively inexpensive and allow you to save a lot of information. The best:
3.5 "SATA 1.0TB SAMSUNG SPINPOINT F3 (HD103SJ) 7200RPM 32MB (approximately 2000 rubles)
3.5 "SATA 1.0TB Seagate Barracuda Green (ST1000DL002) 5900RPM 32MB (approximately 2500 rubles)
all the rest are no different.

Optical drive - Here you already need to decide or not. You can choose anyone, but I would recommend Samsung or Pioneer. The price of them is about 1000 rubles.

Sound card - in principle, quite simple and reliable, such as ASUS Xonar. DSX for 2000 rubles.

Card reader - Instead of FDD (floppy disk drive to read a floppy disk, stick this thing immediately and forget about the impossibility of working with memory cards. The price is about 1000 rubles.
Monitor - I recommend that the phase of inches per 20 minimum. From the firms would recommend BENQ. The price of the question is approximately 4,000 rubles.
Keyboard and mouse - Here, how you yourself want, with additional keys or without, what kind of design, what a firm, wireless ... In general, on average, you can spend a stage of 1,500 rubles. I have A4Tech XL-750BH mouse and a simple Genius KB-M220 keyboard.
Web camera - any, even with a built-in microphone and illumination, at least the simplest, main resolution is not less than 1.3 MPH. For about 1500 rubles. This is if you take with a microphone, backlight, mount on the monitor. There are also 300 rubles options, there are 8000. Deciding for you, I had a Defender G-Lens 2552 for 500 rubles I took something, I have already forgotten how much it costs, but no more than 2 years and no complaints.
Headphones - It happens what you need. The main selection - whether you need a microphone with them and what is the lining for the ears (so that you are not tough). The price is about 800 rubles.
Speakers - For home, it's okay, even when they are simply 2. I have a genius SP-S350 for 500 rubles somewhere. Here you can decide for what purposes. Since I only listen to one and I do not need to entertain guests, then these are quite suitable.

Total: the home computer will cost you at least thousands of 20 rubles.

Here it is already fun. There is a detriment for choice, the main thing is not to be mistaken. My friend gathered a couple of months ago for myself just a super gaming computer for 43 thousand. But here you should know that he collected everything himself, more precisely, he selected everything to the system unit knowsfully and the rest of the peruphoria is also only for his needs.
Here I will give the will of his fantasy and collect a gaming computer for myself ...
System unit:
CPU: Intelcorei7-2600K (approximately 9000 rubles)
Cooler: Zalmancpns10xperforma (approximately 1000 rubles)
Motherboard: Gigabytega-Z68X-UD3-B3 (approximately 4500 rubles)
Memory: Kingstonvalueram 2x4 GB (approximately 1200 rubles)
Video card: PalitgeForce GTX 570 Sonic Platinum (approximately 11000 rubles)
Solid State Drive: Intel SSDSC2CW060A3K5 60 GB (approximately 3400 rubles)
HDD: WDCAVIARGREEN 2000 GB (approximately 2400 rubles)
Drive unit: DVD-RW TOSHIBASAMSUNGSH-222AB (approximately 600 rubles)
Housing: Cooler Masterhaf 932Advanced USB 3.0 (ATX) (approximately 6000 rubles)
Power Supply: Chieftecnitro85 + BPS-750C (approximately 3400 rubles)
Sound card: Creative X-Fi Titanium HD (approximately 5800 rubles)

Total 48300 rubles.
Eh and I went around. The configuration is certainly worth it, but with some aspects you can argue. Yes, and cheaper can be collected.
Now I want to clarify my choice.
The senior Intel processor carries the index "K", meaning a unlocked multiplier and, therefore, not just officially allowed overclocking, but also the most lightweight. For the cooling of four, its cores responds to a quiet and very strong Zalman cooler, which has received very good estimates in the testing process. The amount of RAM has been increased to 8 gigabytes, however, there is no great need for practice yet, but, as they say, the stock pocket does not pull.
The chosen motherboard is based on the IntelZ68 chipset, which allows it to use cheap little SSD to carry out the caching of the main disk. In addition, by itself, it has all the necessary attributes of the newest motherboard: a full range of connectors, including USB 3.0, quite big number USB 2.0 ports, 2 PCIExpressX16 slots - if you decide to install the second video card.
Video card - model Palit GeForcegtx 570 SonicPlatinum, a bit overclocked version of the almost top chip NVIDIA: It is better to eat only GTX 580. And for those who are a fan of AMD products, it is possible to replace the card on RadeonHD 6970, which is very close at the price and performance.
The Z68 chipset simply forces us to add to the SSD system to not much to load your wallet, I added only an inexpensive 60 GB drive. It is needed more in order to put the operating system on it and in order for all processes to be much faster than if it was standing on the usual hard disk.
From the buildings I chose a heavy, big, very black and durable CoolerMaster HAF 932 Advanced, which in latest version I got a couple of USB 3.0 connectors on the front housing panel. As an accompaniment, it is a CHIEFTECNITRO 85+ power supply unit, which is a model with a significant set of loops, excellent efficiency and a quiet fan.
If you want to make this system with cheaper, it is possible to significantly reduce its cost, replacing the power supply with the case on the inwiniw-Mg134 as well as removing the SSD and the COREI7-2600K processor - it can be replaced much cheaper, but also very fast and suitable for overclocking Corei5-2500K.
There is an option that you want more, then you should think about changing the video card on GeForceGTX 580, as well as about installation SSD.With the volume of 80-120 GB, the failure of SmartResponce technology and install not only the operating system, but also you use applications and programs completely on SSD.
The Creative X-Fi Titanium HD sound card is suitable for listening to music and movies and games.

Monitor: either 24x inch for 5,000 or 27 per 8000. On it and play well and movies to watch.

Keyboard - Leaders among gaming devices are SteelSeries and Razer. And the price of their keyboard begins from 2000 rubles. But I would take myself TT Esports by Thermaltake Gaming Keyboard Challenger Ultimate about the same amount. Even show a picture. Beautiful and reviews are good.

Mouse - The same leaders as the keyboards. Prices from 1200 rubles. But I have a mouse from A4Tech XL-750BH. I have already enjoyed 6 years old similar X710 and recently bought this (the cord has been too thin, but still not broke) and costs rubles 500 and everything suits everything.
Web camera - Here I don't know if she needs hemrames, but still come in handy. It is possible to proceed from those principles of choice that described above (about home PC).
Headphones - I recommend right to SteelSeries. And even I will not write anything else. Only the picture will throw off. (2000 rubles)

Speakers - well. To join so bind. Stand on the 5V1 system (the more sound card it will allow). I advise you to look at Microlab FC 730 for 5000 rubles)

Total all together to buy a gaming computer you need a minimum of 50 thousand rubles.

That's all on this. Who has questions and wishes - Write comments.

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How to choose a computer

In the age of digital technologies without a computer as without hands. This is a universal "car" on which you can work, watch news, cinema, listen to music, play. But how to choose the right computer? In order not to make a mistake and acquire a really high-quality equipment, you need to know a lot of subtleties.

Principle of operation and computer device

Computer equipment is diverse and complex. The fact that the user sees on the shelves of digital hypermarkets is only an external manifestation of such a concept as a computer. Standard equipment:

• system unitwhich users often call the PC itself are the main part of the computer;
• monitor for visualization;
• columns and subwoofer to obtain sound;
• wiring set to connect the elements listed above into a single "body".

On a note. As a rule, the "cool" high-end technique is put in game clubs.

Professional computers

These are powerful PCs, often referred to as workstations. Designed for intellectual activity - designers, editors digital audio and video, artists and engineers, doctors and scientists. When assembling "sharpening" for some specific customer requirements - configuration is individual. The difference from the powerful gaming "car" is to combine components and their cost - it is not lifting even for crazy gamers.

Workstation certification - the most important moment For those who want to purchase it. After assembly, the manufacturer tests a device for compatibility with programs that are necessary for a person to work.

Important. Simple userWho is interested in Photoshop and Corel Draw (Corel Draw), a regular gaming computer is quite suitable.

PC

A good computer for the house is a device in any configuration: even an office, even gaming, even professional. The main thing is to determine what PC purposes are needed.

Usually a home computer is something average between office and gaming. Not everyone is ready to give big money for a device that uses on weekends as a TV or music center.

Which computer to choose is a professional to answer such a difficult question. Observe him, for which the device needs, what tasks will need to be solved with it, and the specialist will prompt the most appropriate package.

Important. It should not mindlessly acquire the most expensive PC if it is not planned to use all its capabilities to the maximum.

Features of a good computer and select options

It is difficult to go for PCs thoughtlessly, without preparing, it is fraught with the acquisition of expensive and unnecessary technology. On the other hand, the manager, seeing that the buyer with money is not dense, may recommend a throwing model that does not in demand because of its more than modest parameters.

On a note. Completely trusting the consultant, it is necessary to understand that you want to buy and at least superficially understand the "hardware". Only after that you can go to the store.

So how to choose the right computer? Pay attention to the following components and their characteristics:

• cPU;
• motherboard;
• video card;
• rAM;
• hDD;
• other spare parts.

How the processor affects performance

This element of computer "iron" is the most reliable. Release processors only in several factories in the world who belong to and.

Main characteristics:

• number of Cores;
• number of streams;
• basic frequency;
• maximum frequency;
• cache memory;
• type and frequency of supported RAM;
• built-in video.

Number of Cores

What they are more, the higher the performance. For an office computer, there is enough two-core processor for home playing - quad core, for editing a video - eight-year. For complex professional computers, 10-18 nuclear processors are produced.

Number of streams

Each kernel processes 2 data streams. This parameter also affects performance. Among the multi-threaded processors should be noted and I9, as well as most AMD Ryzen. Optimal in the ratio of performance / price is 6-nuclear CORE-I5.

Basic frequency

What it is higher, the better. Here you need to consult with the manager. There are quite affordable processors with a frequency of 4 GHz - a specialist will tell you how to choose a computer to not overpay.

Do not intentionally reduce the possibilities of PC. For the average gaming "car" will be quite 3.5 GHz. If the computer will be used only for "walks via Internet expanses" and a set of texts in Word, it is enough of the frequency of 2 GHz. In powerful gaming or professional devices, processors with a frequency of 4 GHz are used.

Maximum frequency

It is not all processors, but only in some models. They are marked with TURBO Boost or Turbo Core. The processor is accelerated if there is a lot of information in the brain of the computer - the "machine" works under the maximum load. TURBO technologies Boost or Turbo Core are run only if there is enough power and the temperature is maintained at the desired level. When overheating, even in the conditions of the maximum workload of the processor, overclocking will not happen to the maximum frequency.

Cache memory, type and frequency of supported RAM

Cache memory is inner memory processor. It slightly affects productivity, so it is impractical to overpay for a large volume.

For 2018, the RDR4 or DDR3L is installed in most systemmers. The optimal frequency is 2,4GHz.

Built-in video

If it is, a simple computer can quite do without a discrete video card. In expensive processors video cards are powerful. However, it is not in all models.

If the "heavy" geiming is not supposed, choose a computer with the Ryzen G processor. Its video card will play light browser or online Games on minimal graphics settings.

For a powerful game "Machine", the Core i7-7700 with a base frequency of 3.6 GHz is perfectly suitable in combination with GTX 1070 video card. Such a computer can easily cope with video installation. For simple domestic or office devices, there is enough processor with a built-in video studio Pentium G4560 or G4620. The clock frequency in both above is 3,4GHz.

If it is planned to work a lot with the editing of the video, multi-threaded AMD Ryzen 1500-1700x processors are suitable. If such a computer will put a powerful video card, it is quite possible to enjoy complex games - the "car" of them without difficulty "pulls".

For medium gaming device Core-i5 - 7400 and 7500 processors are suitable in combination with GTX video cards 1050-1070.

Motherboard

If the computer has a powerful processor, then the motherboard should be the same.

The motherboard is chosen by the latest and make it particularly carefully - this rule refers to buying a computer for spare parts. In finished models will have to rely on the company's honesty, which made an assembly. And here it is better to trust a professional - he will tell you what to choose a computer.

When you voicate your wishes, do not miss the following moments regarding the motherboard:

• Integrated devices. If the computer is purely office or home, on which it is not supposed to play, enough motherboard with built-in sound (well, if there are 6 connectors) and video card. At the same time, the processor must have video cards. The built-in network card is on all motherboards, even on budget. She is responsible for connecting to the Internet. Useful options - built-in bluetooth and wi-fi adapter. Materials where they are implemented, cost more.
• Electronic components. The more expensive the motherboard, the more qualitative. Cheap models do not differ long service life and quickly fail. When buying a motherboard, there is a proverb "I pay twice" - do not save, then you do not have to carry a system unit in repair in a couple of years.
• Cooling system. The motherboard is heated. To make the temperature acceptable, many models are complemented by built-in fans. Here, a professional will help, who will prompt, there is a cooler on the "mother" or not.

Recommendations. The best and most expensive motherboards release ASUS. Optimal price / quality ratio from MSI manufacturer. The motherboards at ASRock and Gigabyte will not break the budget and work quite adequately.

Why do you need a video card

This part of the "iron" is needed only to those who like to play or mount the video. For easy work at a computer, viewing the pages on the Internet or online TV it is not required - quite built on the motherboard.

The main developers of video cards - AMD (Radeon) and NVIDIA (GeForce). The first few buggy, games on them often slow down. The second manufacturer works closely with the game developers, so its video cards are recommended to all gamers. They produce their brands such as Asus, MSI, Gigabyte.

Consult your headcard manager. At the same time, do not miss the following points:

• Volume. For a high-quality game computer, a minimum of 4 GB of video memory is needed. For example, the GTX 1060 model has a total of 6 GB.
• Cooling system. Must be: radiator + fan. One radiator is not enough - it is necessary to think through the smart circulation of air circulation inside the hull, otherwise the "vidyuha" will overheat and "die" and without showing its capabilities.
• Energy consumption. Important parameter. It is clear when the computer assembled, theoretically, everything is thought out. Including the power of the power supply. However, it is worthwhile to ask the specialist about this. Powerful video cards can consume up to 250 watts per hour (top segment).
• Guarantee period. The video card is the most vulnerable component of "iron". With excessive load, it quickly fails. Well, if the video card warranty is 2-3 years.

On a note. For powerful play computers recommended gTX video card 1070 - the optimal solution, which is also suitable for both video installation.

What should be the RAM

The RAM is intended for temporary storage of information (temporary memory). It should be a lot, otherwise the "brain" of the computer begins to brake stupidly.

The best professional solution for a powerful gaming computer is two RDR4 RAM strips for 8 gigs with a frequency of 2.4 GHz. For middling enough 8 gigs (4 + 4). The office computer is enough single plank on 4 gig.

On a note. Ask the manager, the brand is installed on the computer. Crucial and Corsair have proven itself best. From budget, you can call GoodRam. AMD is quite conspicuous for the office computer.

What should be the hard drive

Hard disk or "stone" - information storage and data on a computer. Three types are available:

• On magnetic platinum or HDD. Volume of up to 8 terabytes. HDD is not very fast (average data rate of 120-140 MB / s). This is the optimal option for office computers.
• Solid-state or SDD. Available to 960 GB, but very fast (up to 550 MB / s). They are well installed OS. Such a hard disk can be recommended for Operation on a medium-level computer. For powerful gaming systems, 2 SSD + one HDD large volume for storing information is recommended.
• Hybrid or sshd. Conventional hard disk with a small amount of fast memory.

On a note. Best manufacturers "Stones" are considered Seagate, Hitachi, Western Digital. The last manufacturer has hard drives marked with different colors: blue - budget, black - reliable and high-speed, gold - for servers.

What else to pay attention

Optical drive - Does it need? It will not be possible to save a lot on this detail, because it costs it is inexpensive. Laser discs have long come out of fashion and go back into the past, so feel free to choose a computer without an optical drive.

Illumination on the coolers - what does it affect? Oddly enough - for the price. You can find a lot of high-quality fans at quite affordable prices without "lights". However, if a translucent case is selected, where all this light visa is visible as on the palm, then if this is important for the user, let the coolers be illuminated.

Power supply - powerful or calculated only on pre-installed components? For office and simple home computers, it is enough that I put the manufacturer. Upgrade is important for gaming and professional models, and for this you need the power supply to be with a large margin. The consultant will help optimally calculate its power.

Housing - how should it be? Often we choose it, focusing on appearance and (or) cost. Buying a computer, pay attention to the location of the USB ports for connecting the mouse and keyboard, as well as the headphone and columns connectors. Convenient when they are on the front panel. Also remember, in a powerful device, the elements of "iron" are larger than standard, therefore the body is needed volume for them.

On a note. Select the computer by parameters is the most correct solution. You should not pay attention to marketing promotions, for example, such: the best offer 2018 or computer for games. This is just a trick so that the technique is better sold. Always trust only the specifications of components.

Choosing a computer by manufacturer

It should be understood that the domestic components in principle do not exist, therefore such gradation, as a global or domestic brand, is very, very conditional. In such an aspect, you can only talk about the quality of the assembly of the computer.

Top world manufacturers

• Game. For example, the model Radzilian I7408200V103255 is a game game. A four-rigid Core i5 7400 processor with a frequency of 3 GHz (maximum 3.5 GHz), DDR4 RAM on 8 GB, a two-seater hard disk, NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 video card. Warranty on a product of 2 years.
• Home. For example, Radajil G326450V050. Pulls unpretentious games, lungs graphic programs, for example, Paint.Net. The browser pages opens the fly, it is distinguished by a quick response program. Stop your choice on the computer Radzivil G326450V050, if you plan to use it only on weekends or work with a copywriter or kmver on the remote.
• Office. For example, Radajil A400450V050. This is a simple model, pretty fast if used on purpose - work with documents, "walk" on the Internet pages, watch video, listen to music. For more, it is not intended - there is not even a discrete video card here.

On a note. What computers are better - foreign or domestic - can only be said after testing. Definitely answer this question is difficult, and no need. Each brand has its own admirers and opponents.

Overview of the most popular computers models

Oriented when buying exclusively on the brand is not entirely true. PC famous firms are really assembled qualitatively and have a great guarantee. But when the price is generated, about 50% will have to pay just for the brand. This means that it is quite possible to buy a quality "car" with good parameters, if not twice, but by a third cheaper, but the manufacturer has a less well-known.

Nevertheless, the choice of a good computer is based for most users just on the brand. Many are ready to overpay, if only in the house there appeared, for example, Acer or Asus. At the same time, the domestic assembly, many do not complain, and completely in vain. We will try to make a list of the most interesting options that exist at the end of August 2018 in the Belarusian market.

Computer rating

Let's start with desktops. The leaders are playing models of well-known brands - the fourth of the best, packed in the extraordinary building:

• HP OMEN X 900-072UR Z0K05EA with the coolest gamer stuffing;
• Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 (90FL002KRS) with Super gEFORCE video card GTX1080 and 32 GB RAM;
• Acer Predator G1-710 DG.E01ER.003 is quite powerful, with a compact - size with a convenient suitcase;
• ASUS G20CB-RU011T in an incredible case with gorgeous sound.

Rating Monoblock

Four leaders:

• Apple iMac with the Retina screen - the top model that is not ashamed to put in the office of the director of a large firm;
• Dell XPS 27 is quite fast, with high-quality matrix and stunning sound;
• HP Envy 27 - the performance of this monoblock refers to the level of the gaming desktops of the initial class, which is enough with interest to work;
• Lenovo IdeaCentre Aio Y910 is a model with a steep video card, but a small screen resolution (2560x1440).

Nettop rating

Four leaders:

• Intel NUC - performance leader with support for the latest wireless communication specification.
• ZOTAC ZBOX is a nettop based on Core i3-5010U processor with low electricity consumption and very decent performance.
• Apple Mac Mini. - In the quality of this Nettop, do not have to doubt. This "apple" is quite suitable for complex games if the parameters of the graphics are installed on the average quality.
• ASUS VIVOPC VM40B is a decent replacement for a classic desktop for home use as a multimedia center.

On a note. Before choosing a computer, prepare comfortable and spacious workplace. Although the systemist is made to put on a special stand on the floor, it is not for him the best placeEspecially if there are animals in the house. Purchase a spacious table. Put the system meter on it - this will avoid its weekly cleaning from dust and wool.

The above is a plurality of subtleties, and, nevertheless, choose a computer in line with certain requirements is still difficult. However, it is worth trying. To do this, you will have to carefully examine the descriptions of each model, write them on a piece of paper, and then compare. In any case, you can always seek help to a consultant.

How to choose a computer for office

Decide with the needs. In the working situation, there is no time to play or watch the video, which means that there will be a fairly simplest model.

Pay attention to the frequency of the processor. What it is higher, the faster there will be a "car" to execute commands.

Analyze financial opportunities. It is not necessary to consciously save and acquire a technique that is outdated already on the store shelf.

How to choose a home computer

Rate priority tasks for which the technique is purchased. Remember, the home computer may well be a powerful game or simple office. It all depends on who and how it plans to use. Here are 3 options here:

1. User is a professional designer or designer. He needs a computer to fulfill the house of specific tasks. This will suit a professional model with an individual configuration.
2. The user is a "kettle", which acquires a computer to "watch a movie on the Internet" and flip the browser pages. There is enough model with minimal performance indicators.
3. The user is a young man actively used by social networks, who knows how to "drive" a cool toy, which requires certain performance parameters, which owns and sometimes uses graphic editors. This is more likely to be needed a game model from the average price segment.

On a note. Before choosing good computer For home, appreciate your financial opportunities. It is not necessary to buy a cheap model knowingly. Saving, the probability in a couple of years to come for a new computer in a couple of years.

• a good power supply - + 50% to the required electricity consumption - which allows you to add another one, and maybe not one, hard disk, RAM, replace some elements of "iron" more modern;
• quality average motherboard and processor, allowing to replace, for example, a video card more powerful.

On a note. If at the time of buying money for a good computer is not enough, take advantage of installments. But do not acquire an unnecessary "tricky" model - for the house, only if the user is not an avid gamer or a graphic designer, quite a "car" with average performance indicators.

How to choose a gaming computer

For it, system parameters are important. Ask the manager about the processor, motherboard, video card, power supply. Ask the coolers and their number. Specify whether there are separate fans on the motherboard and the processor. Explain what you need, and the specialist will select the model. Do not require the impossible - super modern PC, assembled from the components of the last series, can not cost cheaply.

Before buying a good computer for games:

• Explore the components separately - catch the sites that implement them, analyze which parameters are needed, write down everything on the paper sheet.
• The next step is to analyze whether the selected components are compatible. In the computers of the finished assembly, all the elements are chosen so that they do not conflict with each other, providing optimal performance.

The financial component for the Mother Geima often does not matter. However, if you do not plan to play super powerful games, then overpay for the functionality that will not be in demand, no need.

On a note. If you cannot find parts with the desired configuration on the finished computer assembly with the desired configuration, please contact your dream "car" yourself.

How to choose a computer for work

Here you need to pay attention to all the same moments:

1. For what purposes is required PC. For designers, engineers, designers need a powerful "car" with an individual configuration. For content managers or copywriters working on the remote, quite a good home model.
2. Specifications components.
3. Cost.

In such a way as to correctly choose a computer, you must first clearly understand why it is needed, then navigated at a price. Often, at first glance, the model seems to be almost equal, and the difference in the cost is tangible. Specify this moment from the manager. Most likely, with its own analysis, a small detail is missed, which in the end may be significant.

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10 Computer Purchase Tips

Acquisition of a computer is very responsible. First, it is a dear purchase. Secondly, this technique, from which serious work may depend on. Thirdly, even users with experience do not always know how to choose the optimal components of the PC, as the market is very volatile.

We will try to help you choose a good modern computer. Of course, the relevance of the article with each passed month will be very lost, but the basic principles will help to navigate in the near future.

So, there are over a dozen regions of the use of PC (from office work to graphics modeling). Let's limit ourselves to the most popular tasks. So, we need a computer to play modern video games, listen to music, watch movies, and, of course, typing texts and work on the Internet. Single digital entertainment center of the whole family. Recalling the goal, we turn to the solution.

Modern computer can be a real entertainment center at home

We will try to choose the most sensible system, given the best combination of price and quality, leaving more opportunities to improve the computer (upgrade) in the future. We decided to advise you to pay attention to when buying. Conditionally, choosing a PC, you need to answer 10 questions:

• How is the monitor suitable for solving your tasks?
• Is reliable and convenient in the work of the case?
• Does the motherboard be able to work with other components of the PC?
• Is the processor suitable for multimedia applications?
• How much must be RAM?
• "Will the video card pulling modern games?
• Can optical drive work with DVD and record?
• How long does the hard disk tank?
• Will there be the sound of the audio system "flat"?
• What manipulators are better suitable for multimedia and games?

We will try to help you with answers to these questions, recommending this or that decision.

Computer for basiczadach

If we are talking about a basic model - a computer for a child or a machine for working in the Internet and office applications, focus on the most affordable models. In addition to surfing on the network and the main software applications The system unit of the basic configuration will support easy games, will allow you to listen to music, watch movies, store and process photos.

Choosing a system unit, first, decide on the tasks scheduled for a new PC, because each computer is optimal for its segment a set of components. System blocks of the base level cost up to 15,000 rubles are designed for simple applications: text editors, spreadsheets, databases, documents and presentations. In their arsenal, music and video, access to email and Internet, undemanding to the resources of the game. Personal computers of this category are based on single and dual-core processors with a frequency of 1.2-2.7 GHz (Celeron, Pentium Dual Core, SEMPRON, Athlon) with a volume of RAM 1-3 GB. For the described circle of tasks, it is quite enough for the integrated video adapter or an inexpensive video card. Modern graphic accelerators of the built-in type are much more powerful than their predecessors and will arrange most of the users of domestic and working PCs in their capabilities.

If you plan to store the films, music and photos library, take care of a spacious hard disk to 320 GB. Do not forget about additional components: DVD ± RW optical drive to write / copy disks, card reader for copying photos from the camera or mobile phone. An important detail is an opportunity to improve PC with time, make it more powerful, adjusting to the increased needs. This can be achieved by changing the processor by adding additional RAM or second tough disk. This approach will make it possible to get a more powerful system at reasonable cost. But the prospects of such an upgrade are worth asking in advance.

Home Multimedia Center

The universal multimedia computer, in addition to the basic tasks, will also take on the functions of the home entertainment center. The basis of its modern AMD processors or Intel, productive aTI video cards or NVIDIA, high-speed hard drives with a high-speed SATA interface. In addition to playing high-definition video in HD and Full HD formats, the system unit of this category will allow you to run modern games, although not in maximum quality.

Dual-core or three-core processor AMD Athlon. II, Phenom X3 or Intel ICORE3 and ICORE5, a productive discrete video card with a non-memory volume from 512 MB, support for the latest video and audio formats - multimedia computers copble with a wide range of tasks, including modern games. From the basic configuration they are also distinguished by up to 3-4 GB, the amount of RAM is critical to run multimedia applications. Convenient options - TV- and FM tuner with support for software recording, but in this case do not forget to get the maximum capacious built-in hard drive with the speed of rotation of the disk to 7200 revolutions or take care of the additional purchase of an external hard disk.

Inalure comprehensive components of a modern multimedia computer - multichannel surround sound and support HDMI interface To display a high-definition video signal monitor. Make sure the video card of the media computer is equipped with modern DVI, HDMI or DisplayPort outputs. Do not forget about integrated or separate network card and support local network LAN, if you plan to connect a modern flat-panel TV or other network devices to a computer via a wired or wireless network.

At a price of up to 25,000 rubles, multimedia equipment is an excellent option not only for entertainment, but also for a hobby. Compatibility with resource-intensive tasks, including basic three-dimensional graphics, editing digital photos and images, video processing and audio, does not prevent the system units of this category to be available at a price. Due to flexibility and relatively high performance, multimedia PCs offer optimal value for money.

Game system unit

Gaming computers are traditionally equipped with the most modern components and technologies, so the top positions occupy the upper position in the price line. Powerful system blocks based on four-rigorous processors and the latest generation video cards open access to the latest achievements of the gaming industry, including support for realistic special effects and three-dimensional images.

Fans of three-dimensional computer worlds, video editing and musical arrangements enthusiasts are addressed to the most productive solutions with the widest possible features. Four-core processors Intel Core Quad, Intel Core i5 and i7 or AMD Athlon II X4 and Phenom X4 are combined with the best graphics processors NVIDIA and ATI with memory volume from 4 MB. If the video card supports the operation in SLI modes (NVIDIA) or CrossFire (ATI), it will be possible to add another one later, thus increasing the system performance. The recommended amount of RAM - from 4 GB.

Given the rapid growth of the popularity of 3D films and games, part of the game configurations is offered with innovative software NVIDIA 3D Vision and wireless 3D glasses - for full immersion in virtual reality And stunning special effects of films and games.

The range of prices among the game computers is quite wide, but the principle of choice is one - the more resources, the better, since the gaming applications remain unchanged by the catalyst of the rapid progress of the PC. So, for example, the computers of the game class are actively equipped with Blu-Ray optical drives - it is on Blu-ray drives that the newest three-dimensional games and films are now published. Given the solid power consumption and a fairly high level of noise, system blocks of this class, the cost of which can exceed 60,000 rubles, it is worth purchasing only those who intend to maximize their computing power. Along with modern game applications, such applications include video encoding and processing complex graphics.

Additional moments

The main advantage of buying a ready-made system unit is that the user does not need to delve into the manifold presented in the market, video cards, motherboards ... Offered by manufacturers, ready-made configurations provide optimal and reliable operation of everyone without exception. To choose a computer for your tasks, it is not necessary to have an accurate classification of processors in your head or remember all generations of video cards: the basic concepts and parameters of the computer are visually describing the scope of application to which it is designed.

If earlier the performance of the computer was evaluated on the clock frequency of the processor, with the advent of multi-core technologies, this method turned out to be frankly obsolete - do not put the frequencies of two processors in the calculation of obtaining an accurate picture of the PC power. Instead of the indication of the frequency, cache and tires, their Intel and AMD processors label with certain models numbers. The higher the number and the greater the core processor, the better its characteristics, the faster, more powerful and, of course, more expensive.

In the conventional symbols of video cards, you can easily figure out if you remember the principle of their marking, which for leading manufacturers - ATI and NVIDIA is largely similar. The first digit indicates the generation of the card, the following - its performance. As in the case of processors, the higher the number (excluding the first digit), the more productive and more powerful the map: so, for example, NVIDIA 8800 GT more productive model 9300 GT. For modern games and three-dimensional graphics, the video cards are suitable * 700, * 800, * 850, * 900. Mid-level graphics for multimedia computers - * 300, * 350, * 400, * 450, * 470. Graphic entry-level systems to work with the Internet, email, office applications. - * 000, * 100, * 150, * 200, * 250.

Think for what you pc

In this article I will tell you how to choose a computer for home and what should pay your attention when buying. And you decided to buy stationary computer for home. First of all, you must decide which PC to consider:

• New computer (system unit)
• Used computer. This option will be cheaper at times. But minus is that there will be no guarantee.

Used computers are much cheaper than new, but here you should at least try on computers, in their device and the principle of work. Because Now there are many unscrupulous vendors who can suck you some super old or half-loving PC. You will need to check everything yourself and know what to watch.

With a new computer will be all easier. In the store you will advise what you need. But not always consultants will take care of what exactly you need. Here, too, you need to rely on your knowledge in computers. So, the first thing you should do before buying this to determine what purpose you need a PC:

• Mostly for games (Tanks, GTA, shooters, races, etc.) and work in resource-intensive programs.
• Mostly for the Internet and work with documents (text set, print, browsing online video, movies, etc.)

If you will be play a lotYou must first turn to the following parameters:

1. Size of the case. Yes, it is important for games. The sizes of the housings (most popular) ATX format (standard size), MATX (reduced kV body sizes - mini) and Full Tower (very large and spacious housing). Games require a very powerful processor and a powerful video card. Consequently, these parts will be heated when maximum performanceAnd therefore, there will be a lot of heat. To ensure decent and competent cooling, a large body is needed (at least so that the air is better circulated inside). Under the games take either ATX or Full Tower.
2. Processor and video card. It is very important for toys. For example, GTA5 needs a very powerful processor (ideally a new four-nuclear Core i7 6700 is needed), or the processor is not lower than the Core I 3 line (new generation). Old processors, such as Intel Pentium, Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD Athlon X 2 for modern games will not fit. On such processors you can only play in old games. The video card for modern new games is also quite powerful. Ideally, it is NVIDIA GE Force 1060, 1070 or 1080.
3. RAM. For games, a very important parameter. The amount of RAM should not be less than 4 GB. Better 8 - 16 GB.
4. HDD. For games, some want to buy SSD 500 - 1000 GB, which is completely useless. SSD disk appropriate to use only under Windows and for applications. Games can be safely installed on the usual hard drive (HDD). Before, when only appeared SSD drivesMany thought that when installing games on these discs, they will grow by FPS, but it is not. Therefore, Ideally, a SSD disk must be installed for the system and programs (128 - 250 GB) + hard disk as the second, for storing data, to install games on it, etc. You are suitable for a hard disk with a volume of 1 TB.)

If you will be basically spend time on social networks, watch online video, work with documents, then you are not suitable for an expensive computer with medium characteristics. The main thing here is to understand that a very weak PC is not worth the minimum money. Since even the usual online high-definition video requires good processor And not the weaker video card. Here please note:

1. Processor and video card. Under our tasks do not need an expensive Core i7 processor and a new generation of video card. It is enough to have "on board" any Core i3 line processor (not necessarily above). The video card is suitable for medium or low price category (for example NVIDIA GE Force GT 740)
2. RAM. Previously, a couple of years ago it was assumed that for normal online viewing video enough 2 GB of memory. Now believe it is too little. The minimum starts from 3 GB. 3-4 GB will be enough to watch Full HD video online without brakes.
3. HDD. It is not necessary to choose to terabyte. Suitable discs with a volume of 250 - 500 GB, quite. But it is better if there is a SSD disk. In our case, an ideal version will be a computer with a 128 GB SSD disk. Hard disk as the second is not required in our case.

Now you know what to watch first of all in the store. Now you should not have difficulties with the question how to choose a computer.