New Computer

[Finnster]

Make sure you get a high quality powersupply. Its often the most looked over, but a vital component to good operation. nothing too crazy needed, just don't go too cheap.

IMO HD video would be a but of a waste on a comp. The monitor is not really big enough to make the diff between SD and HD really jump out. Really even videos encoded smaller than SD look good on small monitors. Coupled with the loudness of the comp and less than awesome sound (notice no higher end speakers/sub on there) it doesn't make sense to me. Not like you can invite everyone to gather around the computer to watch either. If the drives were cheap then what the hell, but given the price i would skip it for now.


One other thing.. I may consider getting one 2gb RAM instead of 2x1gb. Unless you are going for really intensive processing (don't think so) really the diff between single and dual channel is not noticeable other than in benchmarks. The benefit would be the ability to add a 2nd 2gb ram later for dual channel and slightly better compatibility. Not a big deal either way, but something to consider.