When shopping for an ideal business computer, it’s not the cheapest purchase but the most beneficial tech that’s going to last for the long haul.
For example, you find a local electronics ad that points out a PC that looks ideal due to the price – but beware, most budget PCs have components that are either already outdated or will be very soon.
When picking out the best computer, you need to understand your needs both currently and in the future, then purchase a PC that will accomplish that.
So what’s the best manufacturer?
There are several manufacturers that sell great PCs for the small to mid-size business owner, such as HP, Lenovo, or Acer.
The great thing about all of the manufacturers is that each one has its own ideal PC and, depending on your needs, one will fit better than the next. Remember, reviews are your friend.
Decide whether or not you need portability.
If your work involves you leaving the office or taking your work home, get a laptop.
If you are stationary in an office, get a desktop and remember to get the best processor possible for your budget. Time is money and a better processor will increase your overall speed.
Got cores?
A good processor will have multiple cores. You will need at least a dual core to get the job done at a considerable rate. Most users will not need to go higher than a quad core processor to perform everyday tasks.
However, the more cores present will make your PC not only faster but able to manage more task more effectively.
Graphic needs?
Your business will decide how much graphics power you need. For instance, if you’re a graphic designer, you would want something that is going to really process graphics for those high-resolution vectors and possibly some video-editing purposes.
You would want to get a PC with no less than a mid-range graphics. However, if you run a flower shop, video processing really wouldn’t be key to the core of your business and you would want to spend your money elsewhere, such as memory or a better CPU.
Most on-board video nowadays are sufficient enough for the small business owner and wouldn’t have difficulties with everyday computing.
How much memory?
Again, this boils down to the core attributes of your business and what your business needs to operate effectively.
Ideally, at least 4 GB of memory is a great standard for any business computer to start and most desktop or laptop PCs also offer upgradeability. So you can always add more memory later, if necessary.
Storage?
The motto is – the more space you have, the less chance you have of reaching the storage limit.
In today’s world, SSD storage is the fastest and most sought after for storage hardware.
When picking a hard drive for your system, anticipate how much space you really need so you end up with a PC that can manage the factors set for your business.
Seem like a lot to manage on your own? You can always give us a call to review your PC needs. Give us a call at (734) 457-5000, or email info@mytechexperts.com.