Daniel,
	For Vista ready, you can visit microsoft's page
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/default.mspx.  The main
things for Vista are at least 1 GB of RAM, 128 MB RAM video card, and a
big enough HDD.  Good luck.

Alan Lee


On Tue, 13 Jun 2006, daniel wrote:

> Thanks for your reply. I would like to keep it in the $1000 ballpark. As I
> stated before, I want it to be ready to use Windows Vista when available.
> Would I need a double core  processor for this? A suggestion for a
> particular brand motherboard would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Daniel
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dean Kukral" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 11:14 AM
> Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] New Build
>
>
> > Daniel, what is your budget for this computer?  You can spend from $500 to
> > $5,000 on a new build.
> >
> > Surfing the  net requires a fast internet connection, but the computer
> > doesn't have to be too fast.
> >
> > Photoshop can eat up cpu power, memory, and disk space.  If you use it
> very
> > much, you want high-end.  If you are willing to accept slow performance,
> you
> > can rachet down considerably.
> >
> > Digital camera will "probably" need a usb interface, which all new
> > motherboards should have.  If you want to store a lot of pictures, you
> will
> > want a larger disk drive.  Also a dvd writer for backing up your photos.
> >
> > Scanners are not too expensive - the more detail, the more expensive.  You
> > might like an all-in-one printer/scanner/fax.  Depends on how much
> scanning
> > you will do.
> >
> > Conversion to MP3 takes cpu time, but the converters are getting fast.
> Each
> > (music) file will take space - say, from five to fifteen megabytes, unless
> > the piece is very long.  Again, you will want to be able to back your
> stuff
> > up.
> >
> > I suggest that you purchase your motherboard, cpu, and memory from the
> same
> > vendor.  In case something goes wrong, they cannot finger-point.
> >
> > Antec makes good power supplies and cases; look for sharp edges on the
> > inside of cheap cases.  PC Power and Cooling is the "Cadillac" of power
> > supplies.
> >
> > It is hard to give more detailed advice without knowing your budget.
> >
> > Dean Kukral
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "daniel" <[log in to unmask]>
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, June 12, 2006 7:30 PM
> > Subject: [PCBUILD] New Build
> >
> >
> > I am looking to build a computer around the AM2 processor. I do not really
> > know which components would serve my needs. My needs are as follows.
> > Surfing the net.
> > Possible later use of Photoshop.
> > Digital Camera
> > Scanning
> > MP3 Audio files
> > Ready for Microsoft Vista
> > I do not play games
> > I would appreciate recommendations on the following.
> > Motherboard selection.
> > Processor Selection, would I need a double core for Vista?
> > Which Ram, and how much
> > Power Supply and case
> >
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