Hardware Configuration

 

Computer configurations

Selecting the best computer for your specific purposes is not an easy task and there are many different factors to consider.

Before you begin to look at laptops or desktops, you must figure out which operating system (OS) works best for you. Thinking through what software you need to run and on which operating systems that software runs will help you determine the hardware you need. Also, it is important to have in mind the amount of storage, ram and speed you need. Below are some of the best computers for their specific purpose.

The best computer for an office worker

 HP EliteOne 800 All-in-One PC: Speedy, sleek all-in-one design

This computer is incredibly sleek, with all of its components packed into the 23.8-inch diagonal display.

The HP EliteOne 800 is completely customizable as well. You can add 16GB of Intel® Optane™ memory to your loadout, shift from the Intel Core™ i5-9500 processor to an Intel Core i9-9900 processor, and include an additional SSD for up to 2TB.

Additional features:

· 128GB M.2 PCIe NVMe TLC SSD

· Fixed 2 MP FHD low-light webcam

· Ultraslim DVD-writer

· SD media card reader

· ENERGY STAR® qualified configuration

· Intel UHD Graphics 630

 The best computer for a graphic designer

iMac (27-inch, 2020)

This high-end choice is the best computer for graphic design right now

CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i5 – i9

Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300 - Radeon Pro 5700 XT

RAM: 8GB – 128GB 2666MHz DDR4

Storage: 256GB – 8TB SSD

Display: 27-inch (diagonal) 5120 x 2880 Retina 5K display

 Apple’s largest iMac now packs powerful 10th generation Intel Core processors. There's even an option to go with a hugely powerful 10-core CPU from Intel, making this an incredibly accomplished PC for graphic design.

iMacs are incredibly popular PCs with graphic designers, and the macOS operating system offers you all the apps and tools you'll need. It's also got a gorgeous slimline all-in-one design that means it looks great on any desk, and doesn't involve plugging in various bits and bobs and trailing cables all over the place.

The best computer for a computer gamer

Alienware Aurora Ryzen Edition R10

Powerful gaming for all budgets

SPECIFICATIONS

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 3500 – 9 3950X

Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 5600 – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

RAM: 8GB – 64GB DDR4

Storage: 1TB 7200RPM SATA – 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD + 2TB 7200RPM SATA

Not only do these deliver brute strength when it comes to gaming, but they also tout affordability, giving budget gamers to partake in what those with souped up rigs experience everyday without burning a hole in their pockets. This is the best gaming PC, bar none – especially with the next generation rocking with configurations touting the RTX 3090 for 8K resolution gaming.

 

The best computer for a software developer

LG Gram 17 (2021)

The best large-screen laptop for programming

CPU: 10th-generation Intel Core i7

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3000 Series

RAM: Up to 64GB

Storage: 1TB SSD

Size: 381 x 261 x 17.78mm

Weight: 1.35 g

OS: Windows 10

 If you're after a large-screen laptop to do your coding on, then the LG Gram 17 (2021) is the perfect choice. It has a gorgeous screen that's high resolution and large, giving you plenty of workspace. This laptop is impressively light. This means you can comfortably carry it around with you – perfect for anyone who travels a lot. It's also got one of the best batteries lives we've seen in a Windows 10 laptop