HOW TO CHOOSE A COMPUTER - which computer to choose according to parameters for home, for games

The selection of a computer for games rests on the following requirements:

1. Powerful processor.
2. Cooler adequate to heat dissipation of the processor.
3. Productive graphics card.
4. SSD storage for gaming.
5. Sufficient RAM.

Choosing a computer for games: specifically about the "hardware"

In giving specific advice for a game build, we're assuming you're okay with your budget. This is the main thing in how to choose a gaming computer.

CPU:

• Intel Core i7 is the best
• Intel Core i5 (generations Coffee Lake, Kaby Lake, Skylake) - good;
• AMD Ryzen 7 is the best
• AMD FX is a good choice.

Video card:

• GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the best
• GeForce GTX 1080 is excellent;
• GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is good;
• GeForce GTX 1070 - acceptable
• Radeon RX Vega is the best
• Radeon RX 580 is good;
• Radeon RX 570 - Acceptable
• memory size: at least 4 GB, optimally 8 GB.

Memory:

• DDR4 RAM - at least 16 GB;
• the game must be on an SSD.

Cooler:

• six-pipe;
• TDP indicator - twice as high as the TDP of the processor.

Read our article: "How to choose a CPU cooler according to the pro method"

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How to choose the right computer for home and office

The main thing here is not to overpay. It is enough to choose a computer according to the parameters of the lower-middle price segment. Inexpensive modern components are enough to solve all office and home tasks (except for gaming, of course).

CPU:

• Intel Core i3 (generations Coffee Lake, Kaby Lake, Skylake);
• AMD Athlon 5000;
• AMD Sempron 3000.

Video card:

• GeForce GTX 750-1050;
• any Radeon RX 400 and 500 series;
• memory size: 1-2 GB.

Memory:

• RAM - 8 GB;
• hard drive ННD.

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