by Philippa Wilson
Computers? Are they worth the investment? And just how cheap is cheap?
Cheap computers are hard to come by which is why we have come up with this guide to show you just what to look when buying cheap computers.
• A high speed processor. Preferably dual core, the high speed processor will improve the overall PC performance.
• RAM. Any quality cheap computer is likely to have at least 2meg of RAM (Random access memory). The size of the RAM will improve the speed of the computer and make it easier to work on.
• Large Hard drive. A hard drive should be at least 150 GB will enable you to store more data including music, photos and general files.
• Graphics card. A high quality graphics card will allow you to view games and videos in better quality.
• USB ports. A computer will have a USB however it is ideal to have at least 4 USB ports.
• A large monitor. Monitors are a large part of a home PC. They need to be large enough for you to see what you are working on but should also be able to adjust and change the settings such as brightness, colour and picture size.
• Price. Of course the price of a cheap computer is probably the most important thing. Depending on what your budget is, you will still want a good deal. The best way to find a decent cheap computer is to compare prices and look for refurbished deals.
All of the above are key things to look for in a computer. These components are available to buy separately but it is usually cheaper to buy them as a package. If you are looking for a cheap computer then why not try www.europc.co.uk and view their range of cheap computers. They have a huge collection starting from just £149ex VAT. They sell not only PC’s but laptops, components and monitors too. Remember before you buy your home PC or laptop you should do some research as to which computer you will need. Some people will need a high speed computer for work while others will need a large hard drive for their huge amounts of photos or files they may have. Whatever your need for a computer, good luck in finding the right (and cheapest) one.
Philippa Wilson has been writing specialist articles for several years now. She works mainly in the IT/computing sector.