What new Pc System should I buy? Good build with reliable performance and no mortgage?

Question

Hi, i`m looking to buy a new PC! but am lost as everything has changed so much since my last buy. Here is what i want to do with it, I play games i want to be able to play the newer releases NFS,UT3. Drive3r list is endless. I want good GFX and good FPS. I play my bass guitar through music collaboration software live on-line. Big bandwidth usage and the mixing software and VST`s cain the memory and hammer the hard drives. I have a audigy drive 2zs plat giving me the extra inputs in a bay at the front. should i upgrade this or keep this? I also use it for work. alot of word, excel, outlook ect and i need to multitask with software so i would like to be able to use multiple apps at the same time. I have heard that the new, new latest and greatest hardware that's out there at the moment is just way above the average user. I don't want to waste money and I want the best bang for my money. Oh and I want a monitor too. I`m sure you get the idea now LoL

I don't want to spend more than £1500 i`m setting £250 aside for the monitor as i`m pretty certain what i want. so £1250 max less if poss what would you recommend I spend my hard earned Wonga on?

Or maybe I should i spend it on s*x, drugs n rock , roll instead :O)

Come on Folks Gimme Some advice and ideas so i don't go out and end up with a thousand pound abacus.

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO REPLY :-)

Answer 1

Hey Jen E,

   You obviously dont know to much about a computer. Are you kidding me when you say an Apple can have better graphics and gaming qualities than a PC. Macs only ship with one type of GPU. And its decent. And its a pain in the *** to buy a new one and install it. Then once you have a crazy GPU for your Mac, ohhh no there are no games on a Mac to take advantage of the card. So if you want high-end gaming with extreme graphics....avoid a Mac.

Answer 2

I know you said PC, but for graphics, gaming, and music an Apple is the better option. I've owned both PC's and Apple's and I stand 100% by Apple when it comes to those three needs. In fact, I just sold my Apple iMac to a guy who is using it just for gaming- which I previously used it to record music from my guitar.

If you're sure you want a PC- have one built or build it yourself. It's better than pre-packaged products from Dell, HP, Toshiba and any other brand you can think of.

Answer 3

this is just a thought do as i did three years ago go to local shop a small business and tell what your want and needs are and ask them how much to build one for you .

Answer 4

not a dell

you're welcome