{"id":81438,"date":"2022-08-23T04:45:24","date_gmt":"2022-08-23T04:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/?p=81438"},"modified":"2025-11-19T14:01:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:01:29","slug":"computer-buying-guide-for-programming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ded9.com\/de\/computer-buying-guide-for-programming\/","title":{"rendered":"Computer Buying Guide for Programming: What to Look for &#038; Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">What is the computer buying guide for programming? Answering this question is one of the first steps you should take to start programming. Despite the staggering prices of the hardware and system market, choosing the correct and suitable hardware is a relatively difficult task and requires a lot of precision. On the other hand, there are many and varied fields of programming, and each of them requires special hardware.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">In this article, we compiled a guide for buying a computer for programming. This guide is suitable for people who are confused about choosing their hardware system and do not know what points to pay attention to when buying or upgrading their system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Points to consider before buying hardware<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Many think they must have a huge budget to buy the right hardware. Before starting coding, check the computer buying guide for programming if you need to specify your field of work. So, choosing a programming field is the most important step before buying a computer for programming. For example, many areas of programming do not deal with graphics, and you can easily remove the graphics card and its related costs from your shopping list.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">The next important thing is to be realistic and buy based on your goals and vision. At the very beginning, it is better to determine what level (beginner or professional) you are interested in programming at. Maybe you want to learn to program or are still hesitant about choosing your field of work. In this case, using online programming environments to make certain decisions might not be bad.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Rating system power based on context<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">In the above sections, we talked about the importance of choosing the domain before reviewing the computer buying guide for programming and the general hardware required for coding. In this section, we have listed the most commonly used and demanding fields of programming in order of hardware requirements so that you can make a better decision in case of a limited purchasing budget. The field that ranks first requires the least and weakest hardware, and the further down the list you go, the more powerful hardware you&#8217;ll need:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Processor, micro, and chip programming<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Internet of Things (IoT)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Web Design<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Programming for Windows<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Mobile programming (Android and iPhone)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Network, hacking, and security<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Fields of artificial intelligence<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> game development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">General tips when buying hardware<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">The minimum hardware required is generally the same for many programming fields. So, if you are not looking to upgrade the system and intend to start learning, pay attention to the tips in this section of the computer buying guide for programming. In the next sections, we will discuss specific fields, such as web design, gaming, and artificial intelligence, which are not included in this category.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">CPU selection<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">To program, you need an Intel i5 or i7 processor with a minimum frequency of 2 to 2.5 GHz. Of course, you can also use an i3 processor, but you should be careful because programs run relatively slowly with this i3 processor. If the system has a lot of processing, you must close and reopen your programming environment.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Amount of RAM<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">RAM is one of the most important parts of the hardware system, and you should select it according to the work field of a programmer. The minimum recommended RAM in most areas of programming is 4 GB, and many adjust their purchase budget accordingly. But the troubles begin when programming is practiced with this amount of RAM. Therefore, we recommend that you consider at least 8 GB of RAM.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Hard drive type<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">The presence of an SSD hard drive makes programming resources loaded and available more quickly. Often, a 128GB SSD with an HDD is sufficient for programming. That is, use the combination of these two hard drives. Consider an SSD memory with little space and an HDD hard drive with a lot of space. Of course, if you install more programs, you should consider this space more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Graphic card<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">As we said, most programming fields do not need graphics. So you can save money by choosing lower graphics. But if you are considering areas such as game development or creating programs with high graphics, you should go for an Nvidia graphics card (at least the 940MX version and preferably the Nvidia GTX 1060) with more than 8 GB of RAM.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">System requirements for web programming<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">You don&#8217;t need very powerful hardware for web programming. Programming with <a href=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/html\/\">HTML<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/what-is-css-and-how-does-it-work\/\">CSS<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/JavaScript\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Javascript<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ded9.com\/what-is-php-programming-every-thing-about-it\/\">PHP<\/a> is possible with the following equipment:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Processor: Intel Celeron<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> RAM: One or two GB<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Hard: It doesn&#8217;t matter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> Graphics: You don&#8217;t need it<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">So, starting web programming, you don&#8217;t need to worry about your hardware. Of course, if you want to use other technologies, frameworks, libraries, etc., in a web project, you will need a more advanced system, and you should upgrade the above items depending on the need.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">System requirements for game development<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Game-making has different parts. Programming game logic, making game music and sound, designing images or 3D models, and gluing all these parts together require a powerful system.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Most game developers deal with the game engine so that, with its help, they can make different parts of their game faster and test them simultaneously. Game engines have high graphic power and are a combination of several software. So, choosing the system you need that fits your desired game engine is better. Game engines need high processing power and graphics to be used properly. So if your computer is weak, don&#8217;t go for gaming.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">System requirements for artificial intelligence<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Artificial intelligence is one of the most up-to-date programming fields. Most fields of artificial intelligence need to process a large amount of data, and if you don&#8217;t have the right hardware, your code will either not be executed or return the wrong answer.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Due to this large volume, calculations are performed in parallel on several cores. But in many cases, even processors are not a good choice, and in this case, you should consider getting a suitable GPU. Most processors have a few small but complex cores and provide fewer computing threads, while GPUs perform calculations with thousands of threads in parallel and simultaneously.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\"> In some fields, such as deep learning, a combination of the two is used: the host code runs on the CPU, and the CUDA code runs on the GPU. So, depending on your needs, you must upgrade these two parts, which is why providing the required artificial intelligence system is often associated with high costs. If you don&#8217;t have this budget, you can use Google Kolb. Google Collab is a free development environment with unlimited resources and provides many features to developers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Important points in buying accessories<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">The monitor or display is the first thing you should pay attention to because it will greatly affect your vision and the quality of your coding. In the computer buying guide for programming, we recommend using a monitor of at least 16 inches or larger with Full HD resolution.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">The next step is choosing a good keyboard and mouse, which can make writing your code easier. We suggest using soft keyboards with an LED backlight. Also, preferably choose mice that fit the dimensions of your hand.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"VIiyi\" lang=\"en\"><span class=\"JLqJ4b\" data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"fa\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"1\"><span class=\"Q4iAWc\">Finally, consider a suitable table and chair for your programming time. Many mistakenly neglect this matter, and in the long run, you will get tired and feel a lot of pain and dryness in the back and other body areas. So be sure to allocate a part of the budget to a suitable desk and chair. Equipment such as headphones, microphones, etc., is unnecessary, and think about them after some time when you have money.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-rich-snippet-wrapper\"><div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-1\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What specifications matter most when choosing a computer for programming?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The most important components are the CPU, RAM, and SSD storage, as they directly affect compile speed, multitasking, and overall productivity.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-2\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a dedicated GPU necessary for programming?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Not for most tasks. A dedicated GPU is only beneficial for game development, machine learning, or graphics-intensive workloads.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-3\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much RAM is recommended for developers in 2025?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>For most workflows, 16 GB is sufficient, but developers using virtual machines, Docker, or heavy IDEs will benefit from 32 GB.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the computer buying guide for programming? Answering this question is one of the first steps you should take to start programming. Despite the staggering prices of the hardware and system market, choosing the correct and suitable hardware is a relatively difficult task and requires a lot of precision. 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