Need help!

[musclemeathead]

Hey guys i just registered to this site because im just getting desperate now i cant find a decent computer for a "fair" price. What i mean by decent is one with a good processor speed runs on multiple cores an has a decent memory im looking to spend around 600 dollars between both a new camera and desktop/laptop i found a nice camera by cannon for around 180 bucks so i dont really wanna go over 500 bucks on a computer. I need it for school/video creation an the one i have rite now is seven years old an way to out of date.

 

[daisymtc]

Laptop at $500
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834107015
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834114503

PC at $500

Monitor: Just choose a cheap one...

Buying base unit -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883108189
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103159

Self-build
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

Rosewill R218-P-BK case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147073

Antec Basiq BP500UB 500W ATX12V Version 2.01 Active PFC Power Supply - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371019

WINTEC AMPX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AXT6400C5-2048K - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161030

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261

LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS30 - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136152

intel E1400 + Foxconn M7PMX-S
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116069
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186140

Or

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ + Foxconn A74MX-K
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103211
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186151

Both of the self-build list are with on-board VGA. I strongly recommend you buy a video card when you have a bit of cash.
2600XT is a good option as it is just $36 after rebate