Watch this video to learn why many prefer a PC, including price, upgrades and software choices.
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Want to hear about the advantages
of using a PC?
PC in this context refers to any computer
running with a Windows operating system.
One of the main things people like about PC’s
is how easy they are to upgrade.
PC’s have been around for a while, and
advanced users, especially, enjoy having
the freedom to install or upgrade
their own components.
This allows them to create systems
that are truly custom.
While a Mac can also be upgraded,
the process is often easier, faster
and less expensive if you’re working
with a PC.
Because so many companies produce
hardware for the PC,
the competition and economy of skill
can bring prices down.
When it comes to software availability,
PC wins again, hands down.
There’s simply more of it,
it’s easier to find,
and just like the hardware, it tends
to be more affordable.
Some software for PC’s, known as
freeware, or shareware,
can be downloaded from the internet
at no cost at all.
The last major advantage in using
a PC relates to gaming.
When you search the market, you’ll
quickly find that many game titles
were originally intended for use
with a PC.
And remember what I mentioned before
about advance users?
Well, that description fits hard core
gamers in spades.
If you need the newest processor
on the market the day it comes out,
and you can explain what the term
“over-clocking” means,
than the PC platform is probably
right up your alley.


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