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How much computer should I get??

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Are you going to buy a pre-built one or build it yourself? If there is a Micro Center near where you live, that's the best possible deal for do-it-yourself.

There are two philosphies for upgrading computers in my opinion:
1) Buy Awesome and upgrade when no longer awesome/old. That's the rout your $800 computer fallows.
2) Buy a deal and upgrade when it stops getting the job done. That will run you $300-$400 and you can upgrade every couple years.

If you want to build one, we can recommend parts. If you want to buy one, tell us which of options 1 or 2 you want and we can make suggestions.

jomoreb builds computers (http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/101313-8-blazing-fast...). I don't know about his prices, so you can ask around here if his prices are good. They'll definitely beat OEM (HP, Dell, etc.) prices.

It depends on you and your thought. Economic stability or tax rates that apply by the Govt put Walmart and the $299 machine at the very top of my list of computers to buy. I have $500 left over for new patio furnitire and a cactus too. Yes sir.
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