Which is Best? Do u want to buy a Computer?
Which is Best? Do u want to buy a Computer?
With so many PCs available to buy, how do you narrow down the options?
Buying the best PC for you There was once a time when the term 'PC' was straightforward and simple. Nowadays, though, there are three key sub-divisions that you should be aware of before you go out to buy a new computer. There's the all-in-one, the mini-all-in-one and the desktop (also known as 'tower'). This guide will help you decide which is best for your needs, and what to expect from each.
All-in-one PCs This is the most common PC we review, often written simply as 'AIO'. The workings of the PC itself live inside the slim monitor. AIOs are great for saving space (and money). Fewer cables means they're nice and tidy, need only one plug socket and require very little set-up. There's also a huge range of them, from the most impressive and expensive Apple iMac to the most bare-bones, budget Windows machine.
Mini all-in-one The term 'mini all-in-one' is actually slightly misleading. You may also see it referred to as a 'miniature desktop', as that is essentially what it is. While all-in-ones have a screen built into their main body, mini all-in-ones do not. Instead, their emphasis is on packing a capable, fully featured PC into as small a body as possible. Even Apple does it, with the popular Mac Mini. Usually cheaper and, of course, smaller than their AIO big brothers, they're not without their flaws. For one, you'll need to buy a monitor, keyboard and mouse separately to accompany your new mini all-in-one, which can often end up raising the price over that of a regular AIO. They also often have fewer ports because of their small frame, and never feature a DVD drive for the same reason. 103mm x 102mm x 150mm
Desktop/tower PC The desktop PC may be old-fashioned, but it's still popular. These days, most of the desktop PC market is comprised of either high-spending, technically knowledgeable power users, or businesses buying them en-masse to equip whole offices. But there's little reason for you to buy one instead of an AIO or a mini all-in-one, which take up less space and can be good value. Desktops are bigger and more expensive than mini all-in-ones while offering little extra functionality, and, unlike AIOs, you need to buy a separate monitor. In fact, you're probably on this page right now as you're looking to replace your desktop. We no longer review individual desktops, but we do report on the reliability of desktop brands, in case you decide to seek one out.
PC storage space Storage capacity, measured in gigabytes (GB) or terabytes (TB, equal to 1,000GB) determines how much data your PC can hold. Documents, photos, music, movies, programs – they all take up space on your hard drive. Bigger is usually better, although solid-state drives (SSDs) are usually more expensive than conventional hard drives, and offer considerably less space – on the other hand, they load more quickly and are completely silent.
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