Looking to buy a new Desktop

[mooreadamc]

Not an expert in this area so hoping a few people on here might now of what I should looking out for instead of getting roped in to buying something I don't need. I would like the computer to be able to last at least a couple of years. I currenlty use my laptop for text sim games like FM, NHL:EHM, OOTP, FOF, and TCB (possibly soon). NHL: EHM for instance runs but is a bit slow on my 1.4 Ghz 256 RAM machine. I do not normally play other games but I wouldn't mind having an EA Madden or hockey game on there. I also use the computer for storing photos and movies from my digital camera.

This is the first computer I looked at and included printer and LCD monitor:

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=BDL10001211&langid=EN&CMP=ILC-FS_Flyer_Tracking

I would prefer to have 3.0 Ghz or higher but this seems to be in the budjet right now. I have seen cheaper 3.0 ghz desktops but they did not come with a monitor which I also need.

Just curious if anyone has any suggestions being close to price as the above. Keep in mind that these ae Canadian prices.

Thanks for the help!

[ISiddiqui]

If you can, I'd recommend getting an Athlon processor. I just recently got a new computer from Velocity Micro, and it is wonderful (though, admittedly, out of your current price range.. but they do have a $1000 model, if you want to check it out):

http://www.velocitymicro.com/wizard.php?iid=31

[Bea-Arthurs Hip]

I just bought (2 weeks ago) this same Desk Top. I am very pleased with it and could not find anything close in price (from Dell or HP).

My FM & EHM life are much better. Seasons fly by.

On my FM game I wanted to give my new baby a test run and started with 28 leagues. I ran the game on Holiday mode for 7 hours one morning and it zipped through 5 seasons. I am now managing in the Conference South and dont even notice the process time going day to day.

No real suggestions just wanted to chime in on how much I love my new puter.

[mooreadamc]

I just bought (2 weeks ago) this same Desk Top. I am very pleased with it and could not find anything close in price (from Dell or HP).

My FM & EHM life are much better. Seasons fly by.

On my FM game I wanted to give my new baby a test run and started with 28 leagues. I ran the game on Holiday mode for 7 hours one morning and it zipped through 5 seasons. I am now managing in the Conference South and dont even notice the process time going day to day.

No real suggestions just wanted to chime in on how much I love my new puter.

Are you talking about the one that I posted or the Velocity model?

[Bea-Arthurs Hip]

The one you posted...sorry