Here is a sample desktop computer specification if you are searching for a good desktop computer to buy. I have listed the most component features you should check when you buy desktop computer.
Actually, the intended usage of a computer should be your first step to answer. Why are you going to buy? What are you going to do with it? I say this because you don’t have to buy a high-end pc for tasks such as word processing, spreadsheet, web browsing or e-mail.
If you do have enough budgets, go for it. For the future it will serve you well for graphical and design works too.
This is a typical desktop computer specification, this doesn’t mean you should buy this computer. It is just a guide to help you.
Manufacturer |
Cabinet type: |
Dell, Compaq, HP or other good brands |
Operating system: |
Windows 8, Windows 10, 11 |
Processor |
Manufacturer: |
Intel or AMD Processor |
Type: |
Intel Core i3, i5, i7 Processor |
Speed: |
4.0GHZ |
Bus Speed: |
3000MHZ |
Motherboard |
Form Factor: |
ATX, Micro-ATX |
Chipset: |
Intel 945G Express |
No of PCI Slots: |
4 |
Peripheral Connectors (Front): |
USB 2.0 (2), headphone/speaker out |
Peripheral Connectors (Back): |
USB 2.0 (5), VGA out, Ethernet (Rj-45), Stereo Line-in, Microphone, Speaker/Line out, Serial and Parallel ports |
Storage Drives |
Hard Drive Capacity: |
500GB, 1TB |
Hard Drive Interface: |
SATA, 7200RPM |
Memory |
Memory Type: |
DDR2 SDRAM |
Installed memory: |
6GB |
Upgradable: |
Up to 16GB |
DVD Drives |
Optical Drive Type: |
DVD-RW CD |
Read Speed: |
52x and so on DVD |
Read Speed: |
8x, 16x and so on |
Monitor |
(Display) Screen type: |
LCD (HD) |
Resolution: |
1280 X 1024 or more |
Refresh Rate: |
60HZ or more |
Diagonal size: |
17" or more |
Video Card |
Type: |
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator |
Interface Type: |
Integrated |
Video card memory: |
256Mb or more |
Sound Card |
Type: |
Integrated Digital Audio |
Interface Type: |
Integrated |
Keyboard |
USB Enhanced QWERTY keyboard
|
Mouse |
USB Optical 2-Button Scroll mouse
|
Speakers |
Built in Speaker, Integrated sound speaker |
This desktop computer specification covers the most important parts you should carefully look when you buy a new system.
There are a lot of desktop computer brands, however, you may choose from the known manufacturers who have good support.
If you don’t have financial problem, buying a new brand will be your primary choice. It will save you from some of the headaches associated with clone or assembled PCs.