Purchase in the new year

[laurierobey]

Sometime in the coming year, I'm going to have to replace my computer, so I started looking around online. I guess I'm just out of touch with hardware brands, types, capabilities, and prices, because, man!, sticker shock! There are some "gaming PCs" out there that are $8,000. No thank you! Not a hard-core gamer here, but I do want to be able to play LOTRO and any silly games that come out. The main capability I'm looking for is enough RAM and HD space to handle Photoshop Elements 7 and all my media files. Guess I'd better adjust my price range...

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[laurie-robey.livejournal.com]

The power supply is a bit weak for a modern computer. I think it's a 250W, and mamallamadevil recommended a 400W to me sometime earlier this year. And I think I need a new motherboard so that I can have more RAM. I am considering a barebones system where I just plug in the components I want. It would definitely be a learning experience!