What should you look for a desktop computer?

Answer 1

For a desktop, well any computer you would want to look for things for it's general purpose. For a standard computer, you want at least 3gb ram at this point, 4gb or more is recommended. You would want a Intel Core 2 (this would be Core 2 Duo, or Quad), Intel i5, Intel i7, or on the AMD side, Anthlon or a quad core Phenom. You would also want a 64bit operating system rather than the former standard 32bit, that way you can use more than 3.2gb of ram in your system. Windows XP, Vista, and 7 all have 64bit versions, though I suggest going with 64bit Vista or 7. It is advised that to keep future compatibility with newer operating systems, to have a dedicated graphics card that way, you will get the most out of your ram since your gpu won't be sharing ram with the rest of your system. Hard drive size would very from person to person, though you should go with 320gb.

Answer 2

Name Brands, Operating system, Harddrive space and RPM, CPU-how many and how fast in Ghz, Grapic card, RAM.

typicle good not overkill an not crappy specs would be today

laptop

Dell, HP

Core 2 duo 2.80, 2.80Ghz processors

4 gigs of RAM

300 Gig or more 5400 RPM hardrive

windows vista home prenium or higher or windows 7

HD 512 MB Nvidea graphics cars perferd gtx series intergrated is okay

with HD screen

Desktop

Dell, HP, ASUS not Aser

Quadcore processors 2.10, 2.10, 2.10, 2.10Ghz or faster

8 gigs of RAM

300 GB or more 7200 or 10000RPM hardrive

Same OS for Laptop

same Grapics dont get intergrated on a quad core make sure its a PCI-E slot