Hi, LT -

I'd recommend getting the most processing power you can afford, but I think you'll find you'll do better by purchasing additional hard disk space and memory somewhere else (for example, NewEgg). Sometimes it's actually cheaper to buy it with the smallest hard drive they offer, and then save money on multiple larger, faster hard drives elsewhere. Likewise for the memory. You might find that you can get a system with 2GB (for example), and then find you save a bunch bringing it up to 4, 6, or 8 GB by buying elsewhere. I would shop for those other components at the same time as shopping for the computer, so you can keep track of what costs what where.

I usually create a little spreadsheet with the different components I'm looking for and then price it all over the place to find the best deal. A little research can save you a bunch of money.

John

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