You have probably come here because you would like me to suggest the components to put in a new comnputer. To enable me to suggest the best match of hardware and software to your anticipated use I need to know how you are likely to use it. With the following questions answered I should be able to supply you a reasonably detailed and costed draft specification. That is the basis on which I would to discuss how improvements can be made.
- Which programs will you use ? If you don't know the names of the programs just their function would be sufficient. For example would you store photos ? Edit them ? Movies ? games ?
- How many programs do you have open concurrently ?
- Do you have any existing peripherals (e.g. printer) you would like to attach. Please let me know the make and model.
- Any existing programs you would like to have installed ? Please let me know the name and version you have.
- Do you want to reuse speakers ? If so, do they connect to the
computer via a 3½mm circular green plug
or a rectangular USB plug
? - Do you want to reuse keyboard or mouse ? If so do they connect
via circular PS/2 plug
or USB ? - How much space do your photo, movie & music collections occupy ?
- Which email client (e.g. Outlook [Express], Pegasus, Windows mail) do you currently use ?
- Do you have an existing backup plan ?
- Do you need a printer/scanner, router, surge protector, webcam, headset, or monitor screen ?
- Would you like me to evaluate your internet service provision with a view to recommending something better than you have now ?
- Which of the following form factors takes your fancy ?
Tower
All-in-one
Mini-PC
Laptop