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Desktop Computer Buying Guide
A guide to help you choose the best computer solution for your needs
You need information to make educated decisions. To help you understand, research and decide on a desktop computer purchase for your organization, we have put together this site as s resource for you. We have condensed information into easily understandable, well laid out categories, starting out with the all important decision of budget.
Please look through the following pages to learn more. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to talk to one of our friendly staff.
Note: All systems we have recommended are highly reliable, enterprise-quality products with full 3 year warranties.
Choose the investment type which best meets your needs
Low TCO Options
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| Performance Options
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Lowest Total Cost of OwnershipThese systems provide the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) over the lifespan of the system through reduced power consumption and heat generation.
Lowest TCO mean is better for the environment. Choosing a low TCO solution can cut up to 8 metric tons carbon emissions per desktop. | Lowest capital investmentThese systems provide the lowest upfront capital investment, while satisfying reliability and security needs. While they do have a lower capital costs, there is a trade-off for higher ongoing indirect costs.
Lower capital investment solutions are ideal for organizations who have difficulty sourcing capital for investments, and have an easier time with operating costs.
| Most powerfulThese systems are based on the latest performance enhancing technologies including fast processors, loads of RAM, SAS and Solid State hard drives.
These powerful, cutting edge systems are designed for organizations with high-performance requirements where computer performance directly relates to profitability (eg. CAD/Engineering). |
Provides the best ROI for organizations deploying large numbers of PCs. 
Get a reliable, secure PC with the latest technology for a low capital investment.
Monthly PC rental program helps you reduce your capital budget.
Designed specifically for professional users and CAD/Graphics Applications.Frequently Asked Questions
Why NewGen's standard computers are better for your business.
- More reliable - NewGen selects products that are manufactured not assembled, and have gone through extensive reliability
- More secure - NewGen selects products with features such as chassis locks, and advanced security processors
- More efficient - NewGen selects products with low power consumption and low heat output
- Easy to budget - NewGen ensures that price points do not change, but your business receives the optimal value based on the current market for that price
- Easy to buy - NewGen does all research and testing in advance which means, there is no research or testing required on your part
- Faster Issue Resolution - NewGen's technical staff have a great deal more experience in working on our standard computers because we deploy and mange so many of the same model
Why does NewGen have standards?
At NewGen we replace hundreds of old computers each year with new ones, and service all of these systems. By using our standard systems we eliminate the time each of our clients spend researching and testing products. By us centrally researching and testing, we are able to eliminate wasted time and blind purchasing for our clients. This ensures our clients get the maximum value out of their purchase. Standardization also leads to increased uptime due to faster support. Because we manage so many of the same systems our support staff becomes highly experienced with our standard models which leads to faster issue resolution time.
How does NewGen pick standards?
There is a lot that goes into selecting standards. We look at serviceability (how easily parts are changed, and serviced), infant mortality rate (% of systems DOA), compatibility and interchangeability (with current and past models), manufacturer production cycle, consistency in product line (that manufacturer will not change components in that product during the production cycle), engineering and stress testing, application compatibility testing, power consumption, heat production, airflow requirements, physical size, manufacturers support reputation, spare part availability, and lastly price/performance.
We choose hardware configuration based on preset price points that we retain on an ongoing basis to assist with budgeting.
How often does NewGen redo its standards?
We redo our standards every 12-18 months. We do make slight changes to the hardware configuration throughout the term as prices change, so we can provide the best value possible while maintaining the preset price point.
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