Here's the deal: My mom's computer is dying, so my dad has plans to give her mine and to get me a new one as soon as Microsoft comes out with the new version of Windows in a couple months. So my question is this:
What should I request for my new computer? Keep in mind I have to keep it a reasonable price, but I can still get a decent upgrade. So, here's what I use my computer for and what programs I plan on using, I just want to know your recommendations for things like hard drive space, processors, etc.
Uses:
Internet
Word processing (mostly for school stuff)
Listening to music
Making AMVs (Of course)
That's about all I use my computer for
Programs:
Windows Media Player
Imtoo DVD Ripper (which I probably won't use as much once I have enough space to use the DVD Decriptor regularly)
The AMVApp package
(Possibly) Ulead VideoStudio 10 Plus (Haven't bought it yet, but the non-plus version is among the few editors at a reasonable price that my computer seems to like.)
Ruckus Player (a "free" music downloading program sponsored by my school. Don't worry, it's legal. Basically, I pay for the music by paying for attending my college. Can't use the songs for the AMVs, anyway, because of the protections on them.)
Word
Internet Explorer
Maybe a few random programs installed for classes
I definitely want a desktop. I already have a DVD-ROM and CD-RW, so those are covered. And I'm definitely keeping my speakers and all, it's just the internal components I'd like some help on. Basically I want a computer strong enough and with enough room to handle the high-quality footage I want to use, not to mention the Ulead program which I hear has a tendency to crash. (Though the trial version was a godsend compared to that horrid WMM program. WMM crashed after fifteen seconds if I tried to use clips in any other format than *.wmv.)
So, if anyone has any recommendations for a certain size hard drive, a particular speed processor, etc, I appreciate your suggestions.




