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My Experience At The Computer Store Essay

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One trip the computer store can send your head reeling from all the choices and difference in prices, sometimes simply for the name on the case. When I needed a new computer, one short trip to the store was all it took to encourage me to learn more about computers. I set out to not only know more about how they worked but also to learn enough about computers to build my own. This opened up a door to many options I did not have at the computer stores I had visited. My first task was to determine what my computer needs were, and to then start building a master list of components and compatibility of those components. I set out to build a computer suited to my needs, but to also build a computer that was affordable and as an investment for the future. I did not want to have to continue to swap out parts later, so I chose what was the best value for the money, all the while keeping my computer needs in sight. Once I had decided on the processor I wanted to use I could begin looking for the motherboard that was right for my needs. I had to keep everything in budget, so this is one area I would have liked to have moved up in, but it wasn 't possible. I did make sure to choose a motherboard that is upgradeable to a faster processor later on. The cost was kept down by watching for sales and rebates, and taking advantage of those. The heat sink needs of my computer processor unit was not only based upon the processor, but also the motherboard. This is vital at keeping your

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