Buying Guide: From Choosing a PC to Getting a Deal

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Desktop PC Buying Guide: The Specs Explained Our comprehensive buying guide shows you how to choose the right type of desktop PC, configure it to suit your needs, and get a good deal. Read our headliner, "The Specs Explained," to get a handle on the key specifications and components you need to consider. Keep reading for the rest of the buying guide, plus an inside look at one of the first personal computers. - Nate Ralph, PCWorld More Tips, Plus Atari Breakdown Desktop PC Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Desktop PC We sort through the types of desktop PC available, to help you choose one that suits your needs. Desktop PC Buying Guide: Shopping Tips What you need to know--and what you shouldn't worry about--before plunking down your credit card. Inside the Atari 1040STf The Atari ST series premiered on the PC stage 25 years ago. In honor of that important line's silver anniversary, we dissected its most prominent model. 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