Hard Drive Suggestions

As with all other computer components this answer depends on your needs as a user. If you are surfing the net and using Microsoft office, then a 250 gb hard drive will be plenty for you for years to come.

If you do some gaming, then it is suggested that you get at least a 320 gb hard drive. Games are not taking up 10 gb or more of space and will only get larger in the next few years.

If you store a lot of movies or other types of data on your computer, you should look at the 500 gb hard drives. These drives will give you the best bang for the buck in terms of price and storage.

You may want to consider getting 2 hard drives. It can be useful to have a smaller hd for your operating system and must have programs. You can then back this up and store the backup on your data drive, on DVD’s or external hd.

Your second hd can then be used for all your games and storage needs. For most heavy computer users this convenience is well worth the cost of another drive. You should be backing up your computer at least once a month. And having 2 drives makes this a lot easier.

You should also look at buying a hard drive with the longest warranty. Hard drives are more prone to failure than other computer parts. A longer warranty will save you a few bucks if you have to replace yours because it died.

Written by admin on January 29th, 2008 with no comments.
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Buy Computer Components Online

Here’s a tip that the average consumer doesn’t know.  Buy your computer parts online.  Most people go to Walmart, Best Buy or their local computer store to buy computer components.  Sure they get the part right away, but they are paying for the convenience.

You will more often find the best prices online.  Stores like Newegg, Mwave and Buy.com have good prices and are reputable retailers.  Shop around and compare prices of these stores.  Often one or the other will be having a sale or rebate on the component you are interested in.

Don’t think that going to bestbuy.com will get you better prices either.  You get the same overpriced stuff with all the hassle.  Deals are these big box stores are few and far between.  If you want or need something soon, order it online and wait 3 days for it to come.

For example the 8800gt at best buy sells for $300.  You can get the same card from Newegg for $260.  $40 savings is significant in my book.  This is a common occurrence, as the markup for big box stores is high.

Written by admin on January 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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