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Article: Computer Shopper's Essential Guide: Buying a PC.(Buyers Guide)

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December 1, 2000
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Finding the Best PC That Fits Your Needs

To choose the right PC, get a clear idea of the tasks you'll need the PC to perform, and the features necessary to successfully complete them. (For a comprehensive selection of PC reviews, go to www.zdnet.com/ products/filter/guide/ 0,7267,1500113,00.html.)

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The ideal family system will have enough power and the right features to fill your needs for up to two years-without including a budget- busting price tag. A typical system in this category will include a 450MHz to 667MHz Pentium III, 533MHz to 600MHz Celeron, or 600MHz to 700MHz Duron processor; 64MB SDRAM; a 10GB hard drive; and a 17-inch ...

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