How to Choose the Right Processor
After more than a couple of weeks of research and checking out laptops in around 5 stores, I finally zeroed in on one. This laptop which I am going to buy, I feel is perfect for my requirements. One of the core issues I encountered during my research for buying a laptop and also when I went to check a few out, was that of the computer processor. Needless to say the processor of a computer, be it a laptop or a desktop is one the most vital components of that machine. I mean what brain and nervous system is to us human beings, processor is to a computer. I guess that explains how important processor is for the computer. Knowing how to choose the right processor can make half of your job easy when you are going to buy a computer. In case you want to know about it, reading on might prove to be useful.
Choosing the Right Processor - Considerations
Buying a computer is not as easy as walking into a supermarket and selecting a cheese or mayonnaise brand, paying and then walking out. It requires lot of legwork and research and you need to keep several things in mind.
Level of Usage
The first and foremost consideration while selecting the best processor for your computer is what is the level of usage. You will have to determine the level of usage and what kind of work do you intend to do on your computer. Assessing your amount of work is extremely important, as that will determine the amount of computer memory you will require. Otherwise you can land up buying a top-notch processor for minimal use like using word, surfing net and the like. Or it can happen other way round. You end up with not so powerful processor for heavy usage. Your usage will greatly help you to choose the right processor speed for a computer.
The Brand
For people like me, who are not too well versed with the technicalities, bank on the brand. Check out the top brands in the business. Speak to the people who know about this. Again, read and research. Sometimes the actual product is not as good as its branding and publicity. So speak to those who have actually used or are using a certain processor. AMD and Intel are the top in the business right now. Check out about these two processors through an Intel vs AMD processor comparison.
Core of the Processor
When you are looking at processors for laptops or computers, another very important factor is to try to understand the core technology. Processors are available these days in single, duo or quad core technologies. In addition to that, in case of doubt related to processor speed, you will need to pick between 32-bit vs 64 bit processors. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Check those aspects too. The speed of a computer is measured in hertz (Hz) and these days, the speed you get in processors is from 1 GHz to 4 GHz (Gigahertz).
The Cost
Finally, you will also need to determine how much you can spare. While buying a processor, you would need to strike a balance between a reasonably good system at an affordable price. Making a comparison of various processors will make things clearer and give you a better idea.
Size of cache, a type of memory that the processor temporarily uses by its own is the final consideration in connection with choosing a processor! This memory is embedded into the processor itself, intended to prevent data from being taken into the RAM and eventually back to the processor. That's about it. Good luck!
