One system, two purposes

[amberleaf]

I’m looking to build a new system. It will have 2 different purposes.

1st: Web browsing, Facebook gaming, backing up DVD & Blurays, playing DVD & Blurays through a full HD TV, photo editing in Photoshop.

2nd: Business use, Excel spreadsheet editing and running reports on a 2million+ record database.

Both of these purposes are separate and obviously don’t need to run at the same time. Its also important that the 2nd configuration is secure. Virus/hacking/ stolen data would be disastrous.

I’m thinking of building one machine and dual booting it. I haven’t owned or built a desktop for at least 5 years so my knowledge is a bit out of date. When I did build my own desktops I liked Intel CPU, Asus MB and Iiyama monitors. Are these still good brands?

Any advice on specs or components?

 

[r0aringdrag0n]

Can you please fill out this form: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice
and check these 2 out for suggestions:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/312820-31-bestconfigs-intel-based-office
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/312806-31-bestconfigs-based-office

And yes, Intel and ASUS are good brands...I haven't heard of Iiyama before tho

 

[amberleaf]

Approximate Purchase Date: This month

Budget Range: £1500 - £2000

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Database querys, Excel, web browsing, playing DVD&Bluray.

Parts Not Required: Starting from scratch

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Have used www.scan.co.uk in the past with good service. Any others recommended?

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Parts Preferences: Intel CPU, 2 large-ish good quality monitors

Overclocking: Maybe, but stability is top priority.

SLI or Crossfire: No. Is this 3D game related? Won't be playing the latest 3D games.

Monitor Resolution: Needs to output to a 1920x1080 TV

Additional Comments: Fast database querying.