I am looking into getting a new PC. My use is mostly playing poker, however I also need to use basic office stuff (word etc), internet and for storing videos and pictures as well as music.

I currently have a dual monitor setup but I am looking into getting a 2 20" and a 30" setup.

I have a huge poker database and it currently takes my computer forever to do anything withit. I really need a computer that can allow me to datamine the database with ease.

I know this is probably an annoying question but I have been searching this forum and the rest of the internet for a couple of days now and I am still lost.


Mods if your pissed please just lock the thread and please don't give me any infraction points.

If you don't mind doing the research yourself, I would recommend going to www.tomshardware.com and figuring out what you need, then www.pricewatch.com and selecting a vendor to put it together for you.

You don't mention budget though. Budget, beyond all other considerations, will usually make most of the important decisions automatically for you.

Check out this thread.

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/48...mputer-521470/

I am hoping to spend under $1000 for the desktop itself.

Thanks btw

Try these as a primer:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...lock,2310.html

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/...-sff,2312.html

Note that it's probably already outdated, and possibly $100-500 cheaper by now, but it will give you a good idea of what's the best price/value components today and a starting point.

But then again, you could just put up a thread saying "I have 1k, suggest to me a build" and be done with it.

FWIW, people are much more likely to critique an already made list of components than suggest one themselves (we're lazy).

NOT!

yeah.

I really appreciate the help I have gotten. Once I get a better idea of components Ill list them.

Thanks again