Currently I'm just using an old Gateway Core 2 duo @1.8Ghz, 1Gb RAM laptop which was running Windows Vista but I upgraded to Windows 7. It's been fine for now till I started getting interested in web design, graphic design and video editing through college. At first I'd just do all of that at college but now I've left I'm getting bored not being able to do any of that without my laptop crashing.
So basically I'm looking for a complete rig, I know I want a BenQ 22" monitor.
Just want recommendations on what processor, motherboard, ram, graphics card, psu, hard drive, optical drive (was just thinking a basic Sony DvDRw), cooling, wireless keyboard and mouse.
I don't need a OS.
General use will be obviously browsing but I'm also starting a summer project, I want to create a website to showcase my portfolio of images and videos. So obviously I'll be using the computer for graphic design work on Photoshop/Illustrator and editing some Xbox gameplay in Sony Vegas mostly (720p videos).
Budget is around £500-700 for the components. Will use an old monitor for now.
If need be I'll use an old keyboard and mouse I have for now if it means slightly better specs.
Thanks.
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So basically I'm looking for a complete rig, I know I want a BenQ 22" monitor.
Just want recommendations on what processor, motherboard, ram, graphics card, psu, hard drive, optical drive (was just thinking a basic Sony DvDRw), cooling, wireless keyboard and mouse.
I don't need a OS.
General use will be obviously browsing but I'm also starting a summer project, I want to create a website to showcase my portfolio of images and videos. So obviously I'll be using the computer for graphic design work on Photoshop/Illustrator and editing some Xbox gameplay in Sony Vegas mostly (720p videos).
Budget is around £500-700 for the components. Will use an old monitor for now.
If need be I'll use an old keyboard and mouse I have for now if it means slightly better specs.
Thanks.
.
