Choosing a New Desktop

MisterLeeza

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I've done much research but for some reason all the info doesn't stick with me. So I'm on here hoping some of y'all can help a girl out, because my brother (who is the computer wise one in the family) keeps telling me I need the most powerful possible which I definitely don't need.

So here is what I got down so far - and I don't know what much of it means just that I should try looking for these things when I'm at the local computer store:

  • Windows 7 (don’t really understand the different versions)
  • RAM: 2-4 GB
  • Hardrive: atleast 500 GB
  • Video card: 128 mb
  • Processor (what I have the most trouble understanding:confused:):
Intel Core i5
AMD Phenom II
I don’t really get the different versions of these. I think something with about 2-3 GHz would be nice.​


Is there anything else I should look for? I’m not a heavy gamer but I do play some things like civ, sims, etc. I’ll mostly use the computer for Photoshop and other software that allows me to create digital art so I need something that can keep up with high resolution while running other things like the internet and itunes.

Any recommendation on what computer to get would be appreciated (are Dell and HP any good?). Hopefully I can find something $600-$1000.

Thanks in advance to all who help me out.:)
 
CPU - core i5 750/ 760 > Phenom IIx4. But if you do photoshop, Phenom IIx6 may be good. Or if you don't want to spend a lot, get Athlon IIx4

Video card - mid-range 5770 would be good

RAM - 4GB

OS - Windows Preimum 64bit is the most common choice


I assumed you will not build PC yourself, and will buy it from shop/ online
Quick search on newegg.
These would probably suit you
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227274
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227258
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227274
 
CPU - core i5 750/ 760 > Phenom IIx4. But if you do photoshop, Phenom IIx6 may be good. Or if you don't want to spend a lot, get Athlon IIx4

Video card - mid-range 5770 would be good

RAM - 4GB

OS - Windows Preimum 64bit is the most common choice


I assumed you will not build PC yourself, and will buy it from shop/ online
Quick search on newegg.
These would probably suit you
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227274
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227258
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227274


Awesome! Thanks much for the tips!!
 
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