Buying a computer.

[Tonypker13]

Hey guys.
In a couple of weeks I'm purchasing a new computer. This one just frankly isn't good and I want to get rid of it..
My current specs:
Processor: Intel Celeron CPU 420 @ 1.6GhZ
Ram: .99 GB
OS: Windows XP Professional
This thing can barely hold HD quality videos (720p.)
It freezes a lot on big programs, can't run any games, etc..


I don't know much about computers so I was wondering how much I should spend on a good PC?
Something that can actually hold like 1080p videos and let me edit my own without lagging or freezing of Sony Vegas.
I don't get paid that much either, I'm only 16. Just started my new job, probably gonna get roughly 600-800 a month.

 

[Drenlin]

Welcome to the forums

Assuming you're in the US? You didn't specify...

Basically, to a point, the more money you throw at it, the better it's going to be. Up until around $1200 or so, there's almost always something a little better for a little more. I'd say at least $800 or so for a good editing/gaming rig.

 

[BillOhio]

Just thinking 'out loud'...

AMD x6 1055 :$180

Asus Sata6/USB3 2PCI slot MoBo PLUS Win 7 :$225

Lian Li case :$80 Shipped

GSkill Ripjaws 4 GB 1600 7-8-7-24 :$75

Seasonic 520W PSU :$65

F3 1 TB HDD :$70

Sony Optiarc DVD :$20

Asus 5770 :$150

$865 for the box with OS. 6 core processor for video work. It's not setup with a heavy PSU or GPU as you don't mention Gaming. That said, the 5770 will let you do some gaming, if not always on the highest graphics settings.