need some help with pc requirements

[faiden64]

I am sorry to say i am almost completely computer illiterate. i know embarrassing but what can i say i hardly use my pc. I currently have a dinasaur running windows xp and memory somewhere in the mid hundreds,(mb) not (gb) i know i really did not know how bad that was until recently. my pc needs are basic. I would like to get instant movie downloads from netflix,(right now i can't) and be able to play starcraft 2 when its released. i believe i have to have windows home premium for the netflix uses. i don't have any idea how much memory i need or what brand to get. If you are kind enough to respond you should know, i will not purchase a used computer. it must be new and from a store i can look up online and get reviews on. I am not a gamer, at the moment i only play starcraft, and probably will not purchase any more games after i get starcraft 2 so a good gaming pc is unwanted and completely useless to someone like me. CHEAP and RELIABLE are what i really need. i do use wi-fi but only every couple days to check netflix. I know how boring i am but please help. around 550.00 is the most i would be willing to invest becouse as i said any better would be wasteful. cheaper than 550.00 would be even better. Thanks for taking your time even if you don't respond, i do appreciate it.

 

[daisymtc]

What is the min. requirement for playing starcraft 2??
Anyway, I just give you a list which suit your budget, you'll need to check the requirement before you order.

AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition Callisto 3.1GHz $102, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680

ASUS M3A76-CM AM2+/AM2 AMD 760G $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131376

XFX HD-485X-YDFC Radeon HD 4850 512MB $105, MIR $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150337

Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PVS24G6400LLKN - Retail $59, MIR $25, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220335

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM $53, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136161

LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM $24
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W ATX12V / EPS12V Active PFC Power Supply - Retail $60, MIR $10, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341012

Rosewill R6426-P BK ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $30, Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147068

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM $100. Free Shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488

Total $593, MIR $55

 

[faiden64]

i have not been able to get system requirements for starcraft 2 yet, but i imagine its going to be pretty advanced. when i started reading your reply i thought the amd phenom II was a computer, but when i got to the end i realized it was a put the pieces together. thanks for your time and input, would my current micron computer shell work for all that stuff or would i need to get a new shell. my case has a duel fans that really keeps it cool. the shell is just under 17"H/ a little over 6"W/ and a little over17"front to back. its big but it never gets hot.