The tech industry's big boys want you to keep thinking the way you do. To boost sales of new desktop computers, the major desktop Computer manufacturers capitalize on customers' lack of awareness and preconceived perceptions about computers and hardware.

It is in their best interests to perpetuate these myths, as their livelihood depends on it. What exactly are they, then?

Myth #1: High-end Computer Hardware is needed.

This may have been true for older computer hardware a few years ago, but things have changed since then. When machines were much slower than they are now, the newest iteration of any computer hardware dramatically improved speeds and opened up new possibilities for your desktop computer.

Those gains in efficiency from computer hardware are no longer as drastic. Speed improvements no longer result in real-world benefits for most desktop computer users since the basic uses of the desktop computer have been developed for some time.

Last year's excellent computer hardware is still sufficient this year.

Myth 2: Geeks own computer hardware.

You just wanted to be a Nerd to realize what was going on as personal computing was just getting started. Think life before Windows, when you had to hack away at the command line. Some people do do it, but I wouldn't do it again.

Since desktop computers are so popular, the fundamentals of computer hardware are easy to understand and study. On the consumer's side of the court, the ball is in their possession. You don't need to be a nerd to do this; all you need is a little information, which is now widely accessible.

Myth #3: A faster desktop machine means faster Internet access.

In all probability. This may be the case if you're using 5-year-old computer hardware. However, the machine is rarely to blame for the increased speed.

The speed of your connection affects the speed of your internet. It will be incredibly slow if you have a dial-up connection. The increased speed is due to the faster link, not the computer, when you upgrade your desktop computer and add a cable internet or DSL kit. Cable and DSL both have speeds that are more than ten times faster than dial-up. It's not about the machine.

Myth #4: If you want your machine to run better, you can update it.

The obvious way to speed things up is to buy new computer hardware. For this reason, I've gone out and purchased new pieces.

This isn't the only choice, though.

The average speed is determined by a number of factors. Upgrading memory is also a perfect way to get things going a little faster on a strictly physical basis. However, the key factors that slow down your computer's programs and other software are as follows.

Things get left behind and overlooked over time as more services are introduced, withdrawn, or modified. When your machine boots up, a variety of items are loaded into memory, each of which consumes a small portion of the computer's energy. If you don't uninstall the old software until downloading the new one, the old one would continue to use resources.

Myth #5: The best brands are those that are well-known.

Big brands, on the other hand, assemble computers piecemeal. To put together a computer kit, they select and choose the parts. They also pick software, have a warranty, and sell it to you.

Customer support has become synonymous with the Dell computer business. The best thing about Dell computers is that they are so easy to use. The drawback is that your options are limited. They select the components that go into the machine, which are often costly. Suppliers allow them to use more recent parts in their machines while retaining the "to get more, pay more" attitude.

You may lack the strength of the major stars, but you possess something more. It's up to you.

You can create a desktop computer that is fully customized to your needs by selecting parts from a variety of manufacturers. Put your money where it matters most: into the computer hardware that matters most to you, and you'll end up with a desktop computer that you enjoy rather than hate.