Have $2000 to spend on media desktop

slinfiniti · 04-23-2006, 08:52 PM

Please forgive if this question (or similiar one ) has already been addressed. I am looking to purchase a new computer for media applications. Photo editing, TV recording, simple video editing, publishing and word processing web surfing, no gaming and some music.
I will admit most of the language in this forum is latin to me. I have done some research and it seems to me that most of the mainstream computer manufactures are not highly thought of for some reason or another. I do not want to personally build my own, I want quality components, great service after the sale, quality build and I would like to system to be upgradable in the future if I want too.
I addition, because of the destop publishing that I will be doing I desire a 20" monitor.
I am seeking advice from the experts to find a system that would fit my needs (if possible) but want the advice in english not computerize.
Am I asking too much, and is it possible to have my cake and ice cream! I do not want the latest, greatest or best, just a good value and exceptional quality.

Mr.Suave · 04-23-2006, 08:58 PM

Are you sure you dont want to build your own? buidling your own is better, will be a little cheaper, and much better for upgrading. Check out Computer Specs 101

if you really dont try looking at DELL or HP.

wasisnt · 04-23-2006, 10:24 PM

If you dont feel comfortabe building one you can go to your local PC shop, buy the parts you want and have them build it and you will most likely get a warranty that way.

04-23-2006, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
slinfiniti New Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1	Have $2000 to spend on media desktop Please forgive if this question (or similiar one ) has already been addressed. I am looking to purchase a new computer for media applications. Photo editing, TV recording, simple video editing, publishing and word processing web surfing, no gaming and some music. I will admit most of the language in this forum is latin to me. I have done some research and it seems to me that most of the mainstream computer manufactures are not highly thought of for some reason or another. I do not want to personally build my own, I want quality components, great service after the sale, quality build and I would like to system to be upgradable in the future if I want too. I addition, because of the destop publishing that I will be doing I desire a 20" monitor. I am seeking advice from the experts to find a system that would fit my needs (if possible) but want the advice in english not computerize. Am I asking too much, and is it possible to have my cake and ice cream! I do not want the latest, greatest or best, just a good value and exceptional quality.

04-23-2006, 08:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mr.Suave Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,373	Are you sure you dont want to build your own? buidling your own is better, will be a little cheaper, and much better for upgrading. Check out Computer Specs 101 if you really dont try looking at DELL or HP. __________________ The Comp: CPU--Athlon64 X2 4200+ Manchester @ 2.5!!!:D HDD--WD Caviar 250GB 7200 RPM SATA MB---DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 SLI-DR RAM--OCZ Titanium 2GB (2 x 1GB) GPU--Sapphire ATI Radeon X1900XTX 512mb SPU--Creative Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS PSU--ENERMAX Whisper II 535W all inside a Thermaltake Matrix VX

04-23-2006, 10:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
wasisnt Silver Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 121	If you dont feel comfortabe building one you can go to your local PC shop, buy the parts you want and have them build it and you will most likely get a warranty that way. __________________ PC Help and Tips

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