What’s the Best Computer for Me – The Right CPU For You
Last time we touched on Apple verses the Microsoft PC or laptop, the choice of which comes down to what you want your computer to do. Graphics, music, movies, photoshop – all that creative stuff is perfect for a Macbook or IMac. For simple browsing the web, email, creating documents and spreadsheets, a standard laptop or PC is perfectly adequate and a lot cheaper.
Firstly, you should know the components of every standard machine are very similar and many different makes & models come from the same factories in China. The look and styling is different but the working parts are the same.
Next thing to consider is the CPU (central processing unit). The brains of the machine, it controls the speed and complexity of the tasks to perform. Spreadsheets and word documents are simple. Online gaming is complex. The Intel Corporation dominate the CPU market with three main products; The Intel i3, i5 and i7. Each one is more powerful and faster than the other. So, for general office work, the i3 is fine. If you want more speed or you have teenagers at home, then the i5 is a better fit. The Intel i7 is ideal for gaming and highly complex graphic and video stuff.
Next time, I’ll talk about RAM and what it does.
Until then,
Happy Computing
Carl
