Where to get a new computer

[jjonsalt]

In the past Dell always had a computer (through the years I have bought 5, desktops and laptops, from them) that, with options I could choose, did the trick for me. However, their current offerings don't seem to offer me a desired setup.

My last two desktops used RAID-0 as I work with some large photo and illustration projects. I was tinkering with the idea of using RAID-5 with my next desktop. Also, I have been using a separate HD for a scratch disc (Photoshop). Would using SSDs negate the use of RAID and the scratch disc? Even using SSDs would it be a good idea to place the OS on a separate disc (a SSD of course)?

Being hearing impaired I don't need or would make use of a high-end sound card, something-for example-that tends to be included with a high-end video card setup. I do want a really good video card for my work but I don't do games. I use dual monitors (extended desktop).

I currently use (with Vista) 18GB DDR-3 RAM. More than one really needs?

I guess I would like suggestions where I could have such a PC built. Ideas?

 

[jamesd1981]

These retailers have good reputations

http://www.cyberpowersystem.co.uk/

http://www.chillblast.com/

This retailer has less bespoke system, but also lower prices

http://www.novatech.co.uk/pc/

 

[jjonsalt]

In the USA.

 

[jamesd1981]

Cyber power trade in the usa too.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/

 

[Darren]

iBUYPOWER is supposed to be good too.

But build your own.

 

[jjonsalt]

"But build your own."

I did once, many years ago. Unfortunately I have an illness that has left me with little, if any, feelings in my fingers.

Wonder why no one has chimed in about the HD question I posed.