Choosing A Desktop Computer

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Are you planning to buy a new desktop computer? Buying a computer can be difficult if you do not know what you are looking for. Compare the various attributes and decide what you like. Computer hardware is always changing with advances in technology. You need to keep up with updates.
The CPU is the main unit of the computer.CPU is the abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. The latest CPUs are more powerful and more efficient than original CPUs.The Intel CPU and the AMD CPU are some of the processors that a customer will find. You will find a variety of CPUs on the market. A CPU contains cores. A CPU with many cores is good. The speed of the CPU is also important. You must also consider the number of functions and the price of the processor. Check the rating of each processor and any extra qualities.

The second item to think about when buying a computer, is the memory.RAM memory is used in many computers.DDR3 RAM memory is found in advanced systems while DDR2 is used in cheaper models. A system with 4GB or more of memory is good. If you want your system to operate smoothly, then you must buy a system with more space. The speed of the memory affects performance, so make sure that the memory is fast. You can increase the amount of DIMM to meet your needs.

The third item to consider when buying a computer is the hard drive. The hard drive is easy to select because its performance depends on the capacity and speed. A high performing hard drive is very fast and has a large capacity. How much is large? Well, a minimum capacity of 500GB is good. Many hard drives run at an average speed of 7200rpm.Top speed hard drives run at over 10,000rpm.Installation with ATA is quick.

The third thing to consider is the Optical Drive. Most optical drives are CD/DVD/BluRay. The latest computers come with a DVD burner.DVD burners are a basic feature in almost every computer whether cheap or expensive. The best system is one with a multi-format DVD burner. A multi-format DVD burner supports the -R/RW and the +R/RW formats.

A DVD burner running at 16-x speed is good. If the system supports dual layer media, then it is a plus. Label printing capability (LightScribe) is preferred, as well as BluRay high definition viewing capability.

Last but not least, you may not notice all the features when shopping. Most buyers are not aware of video card technology.Well, video cards are the in-thing. You can see if a system is fitted with video card technology by checking the left-hand side. A video card player supports many types of cards. This includes games and business media. Make sure that you buy a system with large memory. Use a DirectX10 card.

by Andrew Johnson

Motherboard BioStar MB A780LE

BioStar MB A780LE.

Mainboard is a model graphic chip onboard ATI Radeon ™ HD3000 can share memory with up to 512 MB, the mainboard Support ATI Hybrid Crossfire and you can upgrade VGA card with more PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot.

BioStar MB A780LE based on the AMD 760G chipset are packed with the latest technologies you need for your home office or small business - DirectX ® 10 for a Windows Vista ® Premium experience and expandable to accommodate additional storage for your files. Help increase your productivity with ATI SurroundView ™ 1 and display documents on more than one monitor with the addition of an ATI Radeon ™ graphics card. The AMD 760G chipset also provides an energy efficient platform to help consume less power and help lower your energy bills. Paired with an AMD Athlon ™ X2 Dual-Core processor, this system provides a competitive, stable and affordable solution.

CPU Support.
AMD Phenom ™ II X4 Processor.
AMD Phenom ™ II X3 Processor.
AMD Phenom ™ II X2 Processor.
AMD Phenom ™ X4 Processor.
AMD Phenom ™ X3 Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ II X4 Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ II X3 Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ II X2 Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ X2 Dual-Core Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ 64 FX Processor.
AMD Athlon ™ 64 Processor.
AMD Sempron ™ Processor.
Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 125Watt.

Support HT 5.2G.

Memory Support.
Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800/1066 (1066 by AM2 + / AM3 CPU) MHz.
2 x DDR2 DIMM Memory Slot.
Max. Supports up to 8GB Memory.

Expansion Slot.
2 x PCI Slots.
1 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot.
Storage.
4 x SATA2 3Gb / s Connector.
1 x IDE Connector.
Support SATA RAID: 0,1,10.

USB Port.
4 x USB 2.0 Port.
2 x USB 2.0 Header.

RJ45 Port with Realtek RTL8111DL - 10/100/1000 Controller.

Audio with Realtek ALC662 6-Channel HD Audio.


Rear I / O.
1 x PS / 2 Mouse.
1 x PS / 2 Keyboard.
4 x USB 2.0 Port.
1 x DVI Connector.
1 x VGA Port.
1 x RJ-45 Port.
3 x Audio Connector.
Internal I / O.
1 x Floppy Connector.
1 x Front Audio Header.
1 x Front Panel Header.
1 x S / PDIF-OUT Header.
1 x CPU FAN Header.
1 x System FAN Header.
1 x Serial Header.
OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7.

Set of Intel with Motherboard ASUS P5VD2-X ( LGA775 socket )

MODEL : (775-SL) ASUS P5VD2-X

Overview & Features:

CPU : LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Compatible with Intel® 05A/05B processors/Intel® EIST/Hyper-Threading Technology ready/

Chipset : VIA PT890/VIA VT8237A

Front Side Bus : 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz

Memory : 2 x 240-pin DIMM, max. 4GB, DDR2 533 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Expansion Slots :

• 1 x PCI-E x16
• 1 x PCI-E x1
• 4 x PCI 2.2

Storage :

• 2 x UltraDMA 133/1002 x Serial ATA (1.5Gb/s) ports with RAID 0, 1, JBOD support1 x Internal SATA 3.0 Gb/s port
• 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)Support SATA RAID 0, 1 and JBOD (by 1x External SATA & 1x Internal SATA)

LAN : Realtek RTL8110SC Gigabit LAN

Audio : Realtek ALC883 6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

USB : 8 x USB2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at back panel)

Back Panel I/O Ports :

• 1 x PS/2 Mouse1 x Parallel port
• 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
• 1 x 6-Channel Audio I/O1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out
• 4 x USB 2.0/1.11 x External SATA1 x COM port
• 1 x PS/2 Keyboard
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
• 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector

BIOS : 4 Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI /2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS

Form Factor : ATX Form Factor, 12x 8.6 (30.5cm x 21.8cm)

Processor : ASUS P5VD2-X can use with

Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Pentium Extreme / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D Processors Compatible with Intel 05A/05B processors LGA775 socket