Modern PC's come in many shapes, sizes and types and below we have set out what we consider to be the specification you should look for when purchasing a Windows Desktop or Laptop.
Processor | Intel i5 or preferably an i7 | |
Memory | 8GB RAM (minimum) | |
Hard Drive | Solid State (SSD) 480GB | |
Desktop Screen | 24 inch flat or larger | |
Laptop Screen | 15.6 inch | |
Keyboard & Mouse | Wireless |
The choice of touch screen or whether to use a mouse and keyboard is really a personal one although touch screen tends to be more expensive and if not well maintained can look unsightly.
The old adage "you get what you pay for" certainly applies and we recommend that before purchase that you ask what the PC has to do for you. If it is simply e-mail and a bit of surfing the Internet then an Intel i3 will be up to the job. If however you will be running many programs and looking at video editing then the Intel i5 is a better choice and for the gamers who demand super speed then an Intel i7 or i9 is the PC of choice.
A new PC can be purchased off the shelf from a high street retailer or direct from the Internet. You may want a different operating system or extra hard drives installed.