what kind of specs on a desktop computer should i get for my home?
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the main thing is ... at least 512 RAM, if not 1 GB\n\neverything else should be OK
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It depends on what you plan to do with the computer.  If you're going to run the games you but at the store, you will need the fastest CPU available, best video card (not integrated video) with minimum of 256 MB video RAM, and the most system memory (minimum of 1GB RAM), a SATA based hard drive, at least 160GB in size.  A DVD player is necessary much of the time now, also.
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Laptop or Desktop, it solely depends on your choice. Laptops have great flaunt value and mobility, whereas Desktops do not need to depend on batteries. I will give you the list of the components you should be getting and their prices. I think this configuration is good .Check it below:                                          \n        \nCPU           AMD 939 pin Athlon 64 3200 Rs. 7500\nMotherboard         MSI K8NGM2 Rs.6500\nRAM                       512MB DDR 400 Hynix    Rs.3500\nMonitor                   17" Samsung DF793  Rs.6500                                                                                                                                                                                                    \nKeyboard               Logitech                                            Rs.300\nHDD                      120 GB SATA Western Digital Rs.2650         \nMouse                    Logitech Optical                               Rs.300\nCabinet                  Any                                                     Rs.500\nPower Supply       Antec 350 W                                     Rs.2000\nOptical Drive        Lite-On /Sony DVD-Writer               Rs.2750\nSpeakers             Creative Inspire 2.1                           Rs.2400\n\nTotal                                                                                  Rs.34900\n\nGraphics Card     XFX Geforce 6600 or 7600 GT     Rs.12000
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Are you planning on building it yourself?  Or are you buying a factory built one from a reseller/retail?  I suggest, at the very least, 1gb of RAM.  Simply because, it means you won't be limited to being able to run only a few high demand processes at once.  Also, consider no less than a 2.4Ghz processor (I suggest that if you are going to be buying this computer for real media use, get a 3.2 Ghz processor).  Make sure that you grab a graphics card with 256mb RAM (simply because if you watch dvds and tv, you'll want good quality).  Make sure your graphics card has a TV-in/out plug so that you can hook it to your tv or plug in your cable/satellite to it.  Other than that, it's up to you.  Although, I suggest you buy one with PCI-e slots instead of regular PCI since recent hardware has been made for PCI-e slots.  (and it's much faster)
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Try buying a Intel or Dell. Also, try Yahoo! Searching for mainframe computers.
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System Requirements\n\nHardware\n\nIntel® Pentium® III or AMD® processor, 500 MHz or higher (dual Intel)\n\nXeon® or dual AMD Athlon®or Opteron® 32-bit system recommended)\n\n512 MB RAM (1 GB recommended)\n\n500 MB swap space (2 GB recommended)\n\nGraphics card supporting 1024x768x16-bit color with 64 MB RAM\n\n(OpenGL® and Direct3D® hardware acceleration supported; 3D graphics accelerator 1280x1024x32-bit color with 256 MB RAM recommended)\n\nMicrosoft® Windows®–compliant pointing device (optimized for Microsoft IntelliMouse®)\n\nWacom™ Intuos® or similar pressure-sensitive tablet recommended for vertex paint\n\nDVD-ROM drive\n\nOptional: sound card and speakers, cabling for TCP/IP-compliant network, 3D hardware graphics acceleration, video input and output devices, joystick, MIDI instruments, three-button mouse\n\n\nSoftware\n\nMicrosoft Windows XP Professional SP2 (recommended), Windows XP Home Edition SP2, or Windows 2000 SP4.\nMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6\nDirectX® 9.0c (required), OpenGL (optional)
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Desk top computers are the way to go.  You will get a faster computer than a laptop at the same price.  Laptops are usually 1.5 times more expensive than the desktop conterpart in terms of specifications.  You are definiately paying for your portablity.  Laptops are good for home or office use.  They are not recommended for gaming.\n\nThe best overall desktop type of computer is an eMachine.  They are well built and are not expensive.  They even have a unique program that automatically fixes any erros that windows likes to give people that cannot be found on any other computer.  It is best used as a home, office, or internet computer.\n\nIf you are looking for a gaming computer, the best way is to build your own.  There are no "cheaper" brands that are really gamer friendly.  The best gaming computer would be Alienware.  They build computers specifically for gamers.  If you have the money, this is the way to go.\n\nHp is ok, and is usable.  Hp is more geared toward picture management, home video optimization, media, ect.\n\nDO NOT USE:\nCompaq\nDell\n\nThese computers are "cookie cutters."  They are produced en mass and are not well built.  The components that they use are not optimized for the computer.  Cheaper is not always better.  For example, the RAM is not fast enough to keep up the the CPU or vice versa.  And what I hear from other people, Dell's customer support sucks.\n\nVOTE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH!
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Well To Awnser Your Question We Would Need to know your system specs but you can always run the system compatibility checker on your system, to be sure you should meet at least these requriemnts:  *PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required \n• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)\n \n• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*\n \n• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor\n \n• CD-ROM or DVD drive\n \n• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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HOW IS THIS QUESTION RELATED TO DESKTOPS?
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first, what are you getting a computer for?  if you will be getting it just for emails & internet,  get the entry level computers.  if you are getting it for gaming or technical use,  get a computer w/ at least 1 gb of memory,  120gb of hard disk, combo drive cd/dvd rw & a good video card w/ lots of video memory.  you can get at lest a 17" lcd screen to save on desktop space.
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It really depends upon your budget.  You might look in the local newspaper or if your parents are willing to help in the search go to google and search for "used laptops" or "refurbished laptops".  The online sites often offer less expensive options than local sites.  My son is in 8th grade and all you need to browse the web is 128MB of RAM and an older P3 or even a P2 laptop.  I'm not sure what the issue is with your existing desktop.  If you are on a modem, then the issue is more the speed of your link to Internet than the computer itself.
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Windows 2000 and Windows XP should be fine if you not intent to run heavy program like gaming. But recommand you upgrade your RAM to 512MB, it make your programs run smooth.
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You can go to Microsoft.com and look for hardware requirements\n\nIt's also printed on the box of the Microsoft product you plan on buying
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Try Dell, Mesh or Evesham. Even better, if you have a local computer builder, is to visit them and discuss your requirements face-to-face. You'll generally get a better customer experience and will be able to ensure your PC gives you exactly what you want it to.
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You mean replace your computer, I presume.\n\nThat's really up to you.  Obviously technology continues to advance at a rapid pace and better components continue to be made at lower prices.  In the end, it's all about whether you feel your computer serves your needs.\n\nDoes your present computer adequately run all the applications you use?  Can it easily multi-task?  Does its graphics capability match your needs?\n\nIf you're considering an OS upgrade (maybe the soon-to-arrive Windows Vista), that alone may provide the reason to shop for "newer-faster-better".
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It comes down to what you plan to use the system for.  If you are a mobile person and tend to use the system for email, web browsing, IMing and such, a laptop would probably be fine.  If you are into gaming, keeping databases, or developing websites, a desktop would be more suitable.  Keep in mind that a laptop with todays technology is not as powerful as a desktop.  The mobile CPUs used in laptops run slower and consume less power and that translates to lower performance.  This may be tolerable if your applications don't require a lot of power.  Laptops don't have the robustness of desktops, they are more expensive and have more problems that are more expensive to fix to name a few downsides to laptops.  Bottom line is you have to consider your lifestyle and what you are going to use the system to do.
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Intel core2duo,1Gb RAM,ATI 9200,creative sbs 5.1,microsoft keyboard and mouse,any TFT monitor.