{"id":1608,"date":"2009-03-17T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2009-03-18T01:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ocbenji.com\/blog\/?p=1608"},"modified":"2009-06-15T18:32:50","modified_gmt":"2009-06-15T23:32:50","slug":"how-to-buy-a-computer-the-ocbenji-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ocbenji.com\/blog\/2009\/03\/17\/how-to-buy-a-computer-the-ocbenji-way\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy a Computer the OCBENJI Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Recently I&#8217;ve been bombarded by close to a million questions from friends and family about how to buy the perfect computer.\u00a0 So I decided to put together a nice little guide to buying\u00a0 computers, the OCBENJI way.<\/p>\n<h5>Disclaimer:<\/h5>\n<p><strong>This is just the method that I use when computer (or any other electronic) shopping and it should not be used as an official guide to buying a computer but is about as good as (or better than) any other guide so use it anyway!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"border-width: 0pt;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ocbenji.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/windowslivewriterhowtobuyacomputertheocway-113a3computercart-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Computer Cart\" width=\"420\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h4>Step 1:\u00a0 Find What (or who) You Want<\/h4>\n<p>Finding what you want in a computer is like finding the right person to marry.\u00a0 You look at what makes up the person.\u00a0 The many components of a computer are comparable to that of a potential mate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lets take a look at the wonderful chart below..<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<table style=\"height: 143px;\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" width=\"297\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">\n<h6><strong>Computer<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">\n<h6><strong>Potential Significant Other<\/strong><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">Processor (GHz)<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">Smarts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">RAM (GB)<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">Money<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">Hard Drive (GB)<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">Family<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">Graphics Card (MB)<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">Looks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">Operating System<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">Personality<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\" valign=\"top\">Extras<\/td>\n<td width=\"242\" valign=\"top\">\n<p>Bonuses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Figure 1.1<\/h5>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">Now according to Figure 1.1 processor speed is in a direct correlation with how smart you would like your significant other to be.\u00a0 As with using a computer, having more of one thing can offset and compensate for not having as much as something else.\u00a0 For example, in a computer having a faster processor can sometimes compensate for not having alot of RAM and vice-versa.\u00a0 Which is like having a significant other who may not be that smart but has alot of money, so they can get certain things done because the money would compensate for the lack of smarts.\u00a0 And in the same fashion, your mate could be super smart and not have that much money but because of the smarts, still be able get things done without all of the money.\u00a0 Using the chart in Figure 1.1, you should be able to get a rough idea of what you want in your computer by knowing what you want in a mate.<\/div>\n<h4>Step 2:\u00a0 Finding the Right Computer Model<\/h4>\n<p>When shopping for a computer,\u00a0 as in selecting a mate, its best to find the one you want first and then worry about the price.\u00a0 Just like you should find the mate you want before considering if you can snag them or not.\u00a0 Every computer model comes with different set of components.\u00a0 Like one computer may come with alot of RAM and another may have huge hard drive.\u00a0 Just like any potential mates you may encounter.\u00a0 The key is to find what you want, and to not let money, or your ability to attract that person play a part in deciding what you want (we will talk about why soon).\u00a0 This process can take a while because nobody really knows what they really want but they kinda have an idea.\u00a0 Which is why with computer shopping, you should ask yourself one question.\u00a0 What will you mainly use your computer for?\u00a0 There isn&#8217;t really a correlating question when searching for a mate.\u00a0 But the question on the computer side does work really well when using the chart in Figure 1.1 to translate.<\/p>\n<p>Are you going to be using your computer for just surfing the net?\u00a0 Because a fast processor and alot of RAM may not be a priority.\u00a0 Looking to do some picture or video editing?\u00a0 Then your probably going to need alot of everything.\u00a0 These are probably two extremes and what you want most likely falls in the middle.\u00a0 Its up to you to find out what that middle is or if you really want something to just get on facebook or to start your own online show.<\/p>\n<h4>Step 3:\u00a0 Shopping for Your Dream Computer<\/h4>\n<p>Shopping for your computer is like looking for your mate.\u00a0 Certain high-end computers with high-end specs are usually sold at certain stores and likewise, people with high-end traits are usually found in certain places.\u00a0 For instance, if you wanted a souped up PC that could download and burn a CD in 60 seconds, you might not want to look for it at your local Walmart.\u00a0 And chances are that your not gonna find that cute super nice rich guy hanging out in the bar down the street.\u00a0 You have to know where to hunt.\u00a0 Computer shopping, for the most part is easy.\u00a0 You find the one you want and if you have enough money, then you buy it and its yours.\u00a0 Not so easy with a significant other, showing your worth isn&#8217;t as easy as swiping a card or writing a check (well not usually, and only with gold diggers).\u00a0 I&#8217;m not going to get into details but I will say that its like proving to the computer that your worthy of owning it.\u00a0 Showing it that you won&#8217;t waste its time because your don&#8217;t know what to do once you turn it on.\u00a0 That you won&#8217;t just let it get infected with viruses because you didn&#8217;t know that you would need virus protection.\u00a0 You must demonstrate that you would know what your doing, should you take it home or become involved with that person.<\/p>\n<h4>Just remember:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>You can know where the secret fishing spot is but it means nothing if you don&#8217;t have any good bait.<\/li>\n<li>You must remember what your shopping for and you must remember not to settle.\u00a0 Because if you aren&#8217;t getting what you want, what are you getting?<\/li>\n<li>Beware of sales!\u00a0 Bait and switch is a bitch!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Happy Hunting!<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently I&#8217;ve been bombarded by close to a million questions from friends 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