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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