Buy a new pc

Let's start with the basics.
Computer Manufacturers

There are many computer manufactures. I suggest buying a computer from a reputable manufacturer: Dell, Sony, Toshiba, HP, and Compaq. Avoid the rest.
Processor/CPU

This is the main chip in the computer that does all of the calculations. The faster this chip is, the faster most tasks are completed.

Processor speed is calculated in MHz (megahertz) or GHz (Gigahertz). 1,000 MHz is equal to 1 GHz.

There are many types of processors. Some processors are more efficient and use less energy (i.e. Laptop processors). Others can perform more work with the same speed as another processor.

The 2 main processor manufactures are AMD and Intel. Intel is more popular but it is also more expensive.

Each processor manufacturer has many processor types to choose from. Not all types are equal. Usually you can tell which processor type is better by the price. The more expensive the processor is the better it can perform.

Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo - 1.8 GHZ or faster
Memory/RAM

RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is a temporary storage area for the computer. RAM is measured in MB (megabytes) or GB (Gigabytes).

The more RAM you have the better your computer will perform. The reason for this is because the computer stores files and programs in RAM. With more RAM, you can multi-task. Your computer keeps open programs and files in your RAM. These are read from the hard disk (see below). The more RAM, the less your computer has to access the slow hard disk.

Recommended: 1 GB - 2 GB
Hard Disk/Hard Drive

The hard disk is your long term storage area. All of your programs and files are stores on your hard disk. This includes MP3's, photos, documents, and more. Hard disks are measured for their capacity in megabytes or gigabytes. Hard disks are also measured for their speed in RPM. Slower hard disks are 5200 RPM (or even slower). Faster Hard drives are 7200 RPM. Really fast hard drives are 10,000 RPMs.

Recommended: 80 Gigabyte or more.
Monitor

Most monitors that come with computers these days are LCD/flat-panel monitors. These are lighter and consume less energy than the old CRT monitors. Monitors can get very complex. For most people, any LCD monitor will be good. The monitor size is measured in diagonal inches. A 15 inch monitor has a 15 inch diagonal screen measurement.

Recommended: 15 inch or larger. 17 inches is preferred. It provides a larger working area while being easier on the eyes.
Graphics Cards

A graphics card takes care of processing the graphics for your computer. The graphics card takes a burden from the main processor so that it can perform other tasks. The 2 main manufacturers are nVidia (GeForce) and ATI (Radeon). You don't need the latest and greatest graphics if you are not into the latest games. Make sure it's a dedicated memory card and not "integrated".

Recommended: 128 MB - 256 MB nVidia or ATI video card.
Conclusion

These are the basics. All of the other features you can avoid or choose the cheapest of the configurations.

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urchasing a computer may seem like a daunting task. There are so many options and configurations, that it may be very easy to get lost.