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New Computer Check List

Last modified 2006-05-11 11:56
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A general guide to follow when purchasing a new computer.

~ Created by Jeffrey Beebe, Ohio State University Extension, October 2003.

~ Edited May, 2006


*Processor (Recommend Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon, as these are their best processors)

__ Pentium M        __ Intel Pentium            __ Intel Celeron            __ AMD Athlon           __ AMD Duron

 

*Memory (Recommend at least 512 MB, as more memory will help system run faster)

__ 256 MB                  __ 512 MB                  __ 1 GB                       __ 2 GB

 

*Hard Drive (Recommend at least 80 GB, may need larger, if using a lot of photos)

__ 60 GB                     __ 80 GB                     __ 120 GB                __ 160 GB

 

*Media Drives (Recommend a combo drive ~ CD-Writer with a DVD-ROM to view DVDs)

__ Combo Drive          __ DVD-ROM            __ CD-Writer              __ DVD-Writer       __ Dual DVD

 

*Graphics Card (Recommend either add-on or integrated card, little more money for add-on)

__ Add-On (Nvidia Brand)      __ Integrated Card       __ AGP/PCI card purchased separately

 

*Monitor (Recommend at least 15-inch flat panel monitor)

__ 15-inch flat panel       __ 17-inch standard      __ 17-inch flat panel     __ 19-inch monitor       __ 21-inch monitor

 

*Sound Card (Recommend integrated card, most motherboards have good sound)

__ Integrated Card                               __ Card purchased separately

 

*Speakers (Recommend a package with computer, also good prices at retail stores)

__ Come with computer                       __ Purchased separately

 

*Modem, Network Card or both (Recommend Wireless Network Card)

__ Modem (V.92, for dial-up Internet)  __ Network Card (10/100/1000 Ethernet adapter)

__ Wireless Network Card for those with Wireless Home Networks

 

*Operating System (Recommend Windows XP Professional for home and business users)

__ Windows XP Pro    __Windows XP Home(cheap)  __ Media Center (for videos)    __ other

 

*Productivity Suite (Recommend Microsoft Office XP for home and business users)

__ MS Office XP         __ Microsoft Works Suite (generally free/less features)  __ other

 

*Anti-Virus Program (Recommend Norton Anti-Virus, McAfee Anti-Virus, or AVP)

__ Norton Anti-Virus               __ McAfee Anti-Virus          __ AVP           __ other

 

*Warranty (Recommend at least a 3-year, possibly 4-year, Onsite is helpful as well)

__ 3-year Parts and Labor        __ 4-year Parts and Labor        __ Onsite (extra cost)

 

*Price Range ~ Depending on options chosen, a new computer should run around $500 to $1,400.