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5 Computer-Related Myths Debunked
Everything I see on my screen is because of the graphics card, that's why I need to upgrade the card to view photos on Flickr and Facebook properly. Great visuals equal great graphics, right?
No, you don't. A high-end graphics card, also known as discrete graphics, is really only needed for 3D gaming or for professional multimedia and video production. Most of what we do on the Internet requires only 2D graphics. For everyday users who want to view photos on Facebook or watch high-definition Blu-ray DVDs, discrete graphics are not necessary.
Even when editing and uploading photos on the Web, the processor is the most important component. Only professional multimedia designers needing to undertake special-effect tasks, such as blurring or sharpening images, will benefit from add-on graphics.
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I play a lot of video games, especially online video games. I need to buy a computer with high-speed discrete graphics.
It is important to determine what type of video games you are playing. You don't need discrete graphics to play Solitaire or for casual gaming.
3D games... well, these are the most complex and therefore the most demanding on your PC. Add-on or discrete graphics would definitely help improve your 3D gaming experience, but it is important that this is coupled with a high-end, multi-core CPU. Then again, in most PC usages, integrated graphics are well suited. You may want to spend the money on the best CPU you can afford for the greatest overall performance improvement, something that discrete graphics alone cannot offer. Discrete graphics also use a lot more power, which adds to a desktop user's electricity bills and reduces a laptop's battery life.
For the best online-gaming experience, you must also take into consideration that network bandwidth will affect that experience.
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A computer with four processor cores is better than a computer with only two cores. The more cores a processor has, the more powerful it is.
Not all CPUs are created equal. A processor from one manufacturer, even if it possesses the same number of cores and clock speed (which is the rate at which a processor completes a task), will differ from another manufacturer. Processor technology and engineering is not standard across all makers, so make sure you are making the best choice and buying the best within your price range.
When comparing processors from different manufacturers, quad core does not always provide better performance than dual core.
Some processors have built-in technologies to help them perform better and more efficiently. Intel's latest offering for the desktop, the Intel Core i5 processor, for example, has four cores and is designed for demanding tasks such as editing HD video footage through to smoother video chat over Skype and even adding music to your iTunes library.
The Intel Core i5 also features the Intel Turbo Boost technology which automatically ups the clock speed, or gigahertz (GHz) of the processor when it is required. For example, on an Intel Core i5-based desktop, when editing red eye out of photos, the processor can boost from 2.66GHz to 3.2GHz. When the user has stopped editing, the processor will then return to its standard mode, enabling your PC to conserve energy.
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I need to buy a computer with the fastest speed, i.e. GHz for best performance.
Clock speed is the rate at which a processor executes a task and is measured in gigahertz (GHz). However, it is not the only determining factor for the processor's overall performance. It's important to remember that a higher GHz number does not always mean better performance.
When buying a PC, it is crucial not to compare the clock speeds unless they are from the same family.
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I need to invest in the biggest hard drive I can, so I have somewhere to store all my HD videos and photos.
The hard drive acts like a filing cabinet for all your documents, photos, music, videos, and so on. The size of a hard drive is measured in gigabytes (GB). However, with standard notebooks kicking off at 160GB, this is plenty of space for what you want to store. If you need extra capacity at a later stage, a cost-effective solution is to purchase an external USB 2.0 hard drive. Plus it's easy to use - just plug it in your PC's USB port.
For more advanced computer users, including gamers and media creators, solid-state drives represent a revolutionary breakthrough that delivers a giant leap in storage performance for notebook and desktop PCs. Unlike traditional hard-disk drives, SSDs have no moving parts, resulting in a quieter, cooler, highly rugged storage solution that also offers faster system responsiveness. And for laptop PCs, the lower power needs of SSDs translate to longer battery life and lighter notebooks. SSDs can be upgraded at time of purchase or later as a DIY upgrade.
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what you guys think?
any other myths you think should be noted?
Computer-Related Myths Debunked
Originally Posted by emoners
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