Lots of the modern computers are laptops. Finding a good desktop is difficult. I’d look for at least 16gb ram , 1tb hard drive and a multi core processor . The Ryzen series from AMD seem to have the edge over the intel ones at the moment and the Ryzen 7 is the most capable in my personal opinion but there are other options
Ok new computer firsr question
1= is how muich do you want to spend
2= Windows on Mac
3= ready built if windows
4= built to yolur spec
5= what is most important in tghe computer
5a= memory= graphic card - expandability- etc
remember shop built may not have tghe best components to keep prices down , if you go to somewhere like “scan” computers they will not only build for you but also advise, set them a price limit and let them work out a computer for you
Thanks, had a quick look, wish they’d date these articles. I was rather hoping someone could briefly explain the difference between 8 gb and 16 gb on a 2022 machine.
Very stylish device. I’ve been having a white 17" laptop and will have to replace it very soon for the same reason. It’s seven years old and still runs on WIN8 which is going to be phased out.
I’ll most likely go for an Acer Aspire 17" laptop, unfortunately not available in white, though, with 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, and an Intel i5 again. I don’t need a card slot but LAN is a must and I noticed that that seems to be a rare thing as most notebooks don’t have it any more. If necessary, I’ll be using an external DVD drive.
I also learnt that the i7 processor tends to fan quite noticeably which I don’t like at all. That’s why my choice will be a i5.
8 Gigs are just acceptable but 16 are better if you want to work with several apps open at the same time. It’s more judder-free and future-proof. Generally, RAM determines how stable under load a system is.
In a nutshell, here are some simple guidelines that apply to most PCs and Macs:
4GB: Low-end Chromebooks and some tablets come with 4GB of RAM, but it’s only worth considering if you’re on an extreme budget.
8GB: Typically installed in entry-level notebooks. This is fine for basic Windows gaming at lower settings, but rapidly runs out of steam.
16GB: Excellent for Windows and MacOS systems and also good for gaming, especially if it is fast RAM.
32GB: This is the sweet spot for professionals. Gamers can enjoy a small performance improvement in some demanding games, too.
64GB and more: For enthusiasts and purpose-built workstations only. Engineers, professional A/V editors, and similar types need to start here and go higher if needed.
No, I mean file organisers/cleaners, i.e. storage utilities. You might want to evaluate your current usage before transferring it en-bloc to a new PC and thereafter you might want to keep usage under control.
