DO I NEED A NEW COMPUTER?

I get this question asked to me a lot!

Some will ask that I look at their computer and see if it can be repaired.  Let me start by saying if your computer is over five years old then the time is nearing.    Don't get me wrong.  I have three desktops running Windows XP.  I have two running Windows 7 and one laptop with Windows 7 (see my earlier post).

If your computer is running slow, has trouble connecting to internet, downloads are slow - then you probably do need to update your computer.  The other reason - XP is old and Windows 7 is new and the supported operating system of Microsoft.

Here are my suggestions:

Processor:  Intel i3, i5, or i7
Memory:    8GB DDR3 RAM
Hard Drive:  500GB or more
USB ports   as many as you can have on the MB Mother Board

For desktops:  A good graphics card  GEFORCE or RADEON  If you are one for multiple screens some of the video cards have additional ports on the card.  You can also use the video on the MB and your additional PCI slots to install additional cards that support multiple monitors.

Here are some links to some informative articles:

CNet Computer buying Guide for desktops

Computer Hope on MAC vs PC

Computer Hope - Why Should I Buy a computer?


If you have any questions just email me.


Rhonda