Advice needed

[JMT]

Hi Guys,
I have joined your forum to ask for advice on a new system I would like to build (my first) I am getting on in years and I find all the technical stuff confusing but would like to have a go at a build. The computer I have now is an old athlon xp 2600 based system which I had given a few years back (my first ever pc) which is now showing its age.
I use my computer for general bits and pieces, a bit of photo editing browsing the web use corel draw 8 occasionally etc etc. As this pc is going to have to last a long time do I save up my pennies and go for a i7 build.
I would be grateful for your advice as to what I should do and what components I should buy.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
Mike.

 

[JMT]

Hi Guys,
Thank you for your replies.
I already have a 19" lcd monitor and xp home 32 bit.
As I said this system will have to do me for some years to come so I would rather save up and have a bit of future proof if there is such a thing in computing!
It would be nice to have knowledge like you guys as to what components all work together.
Thanks again.
Mike.

 

[JMT]

Thank you for your reply

Hi,
Thank you for your advice. What would you advise for a general purpose Pc.
I am not a gamer but a pc with the capability to play the odd mild game would be nice.
As I am a total novice with all this would you be kind enough to advise me as to what I should buy.
Many thanks,
Mike.