Hi again everyone --

So it's now been a few months and I've been continuing to use my old PC as I haven't had the time to fully consider the purchase of a new computer. Now I'm back in shopping mode and after looking at prices for similarly equipped systems, my needs, etc. I am leaning strongly toward buying another PC with WIndows 7. If I go that route, I was looking at another Dell or an HP. Assuming budget is not a large limiting factor (within reason), what type of configuration would you suggest? Does the old addage of "buy the most computer you can afford" still hold true or is that wisdom no longer appropriate?

So you don't have to go back and read all of the old messages I'll give you a quick summary of my useage again: My needs for BIAB and recording/editing are relatively basic. I would like a little room to grow (just in case), but I generally use BIAB more for practice and background tracks and only very occasionally do any recording. When I do record, it is typically only a couple of tracks or so. I have only been using my soundblaster card up until now.

I also use the computer for transcribing software, some digital photography editing (nothing too intensive), storage of photos and music that I stream wirelessly to my stereo, ripping CDs and sometimes converting DVDs for use on a netbook or iPod, typical office applications (Word and Excel), e-mail, internet ... I'm sure you get the idea.

Thanks again.