BleepingComputer.com: Purchase template: new computer

I need a new monitor too because I think the PC and monitor both overheated and died or something.


My budget for the new computer is: Nothing expensive, I would like it as cheap as possible but I don't mind paying more for a longer lasting PC that won't crap out on me so fast/often.

What are the primary uses for this computer (IE: mail, web browsing, programming, games, etc)?
Web browsing, school stuff, photoshop, I watch heaps and movies and videos and the usual iTunes and stuff.

What software do you intend on using on the computer?
Photoshop, a couple of video players, downloaders and converters.

Do you play games? If so, what type of games?
Nothing major. Just a couple of Facebook games and maple story.

Do you tend to have a lot of programs running at the same time, or do you close every program when you are done using it?
Yes I have a lot of programs running at the same time.

Do you store a lot of pictures or music on the computer?
Yes. Heaps of pictures, videos and music.

About the monitor, I don't know really know how to choose one, just something decent and won't crap out so quick on me will do.

There has to be a specific budget from a price range would help.

About $500-600. I'm not sure about monitor prices. I'm also going to a trade show so could you guys give me some specs I should keep an eye out for in my case? Especially for the graphics card because I know nothing bout that.

Would a laptop suit you?

Hmm I think I'm more of a desktop person? I've read up on laptops, they seem to die out pretty fast.

They just get obsolete after a year or so.

So no laptops then. Just looking at desktops.

HP Pavilion p7-1010
Hanns-G HW-191APB

Thanks! I don't mean to question your level of expertise but I saw in a thread that you said HP computers are prone to overheating? Since my previous pcs were wiped out by overheating problems(none of them HP though), I kind of would like to avoid that problem if possible. Would upping the budget by 100 help?

For laptops that is, not desktop If your gonna up the budget, you would get a faster desktop.

This post has been edited by killerx525: 26 June 2011 - 04:23 PM

Sorry for the late reply. Oh okay that's good to know. I think I can afford to up the budget by 100 dollars. Any recommendations and thanks again!

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This one has a better graphics card and premium keyboard/mouse and case.

This post has been edited by killerx525: 28 June 2011 - 05:20 AM