- You need to know what hardware you will need. 

- Make sure the store you buy your new computer from has great service and are willing to stick by their computer.

- If you will be using the computer for video games or other graphic related applications, you need to have a good graphics card. 

- The computer and hardware parts should have a warranty. 

- Another very important aspect of your PC is CD/DVD drives and burners. 

- Perhaps the most important aspect of a computer is the monitor. 

- Almost as important as the monitor, is the sound system and speakers. 

- Your operating system is a very important factor of how well you will love or hate your new PC.

- Last but not least is your printer. 

via streetdirectory