The PCQ Buying Guide

PCQ Puts together all that you need to know when buying a PC or peripherals - how to choose PC specs to meet your requirements, what modem to buy, what to look for in a UPS, how to select a printer for your workgroup - or choosing consultants for your IT projects. You'll find tips and pointers, and what to watch out for in taking an informed decision.

Choosing your Dream PC

The latest and fastest processor doesn't alone deliver the best performance

How to buy a UPS

Don't go by what vendor says...

Do I upgrade my PC?

There's still a lot of life in your old PC. Upgrading a few components can give it a big performance boost

Choosing a Workgroup Printer

Besides price, you need to look at sped, RAM, and cost of consumables and accessories

Which modem should you buy?

Test the modem on the line ypu plan to use it, before accepting it.

Wanted: A Linux Consultant?

Apart from expertise, your consultant should make efforts to understand your needs, and offer customizable solutions.

Which ISP?

Choose an ISP based on the package price, and connectivity speeds, but check out a test account first

Choosing an Internet Development Consultant

What to look for, and how to proceed in selecting the right consultant for your Net Project

Choosing a Display Card

Unless you're a gaming freak or into graphics-intensive work, cards integrated with the motherboard are good enough