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I think I'm in for a far more expensive few months than I'd planned for - instead of just replacing a camera, I've finally reached the point where I need to upgrade my PC (both the five-year-old hardware, and my copy of Creative Suite 1).
As someone who hasn't been into a computer store in the last five years, and doesn't know the difference between most of the bits inside a PC case... I'm looking for recommendations on what to buy, or at least where to buy it from.
Things I need to use a computer for:
- InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, MS Word and Acrobat 8, typically all at the same time.
- The omnipresent broadband, via Firefox
- The equally omnipresent music player
Things I'm unlikely to use the computer for:
- Gaming
- Watching films/TV/etc
I also have a list of CS3's ( system requirements )
The only thing in desperate need of an upgrade is the box - my monitor can wait until I have more money available, and all the other peripherals are fine. I have a budget of about $1000 for the computer (making it cheaper than the upgrade to CS3 Design Premium, at ~$1200).
My preference at the moment is to buy a ready to use system, from a store with decent customer service, and a warranty for parts and labour - it's a work machine, so any problems need to be fixed quickly, and I don't have the technical expertise to fix them myself. If you can recommend a good store (or if you think I should consider a different option), I'd love to hear your thoughts...
As someone who hasn't been into a computer store in the last five years, and doesn't know the difference between most of the bits inside a PC case... I'm looking for recommendations on what to buy, or at least where to buy it from.
Things I need to use a computer for:
- InDesign CS3, Photoshop CS3 Extended, MS Word and Acrobat 8, typically all at the same time.
- The omnipresent broadband, via Firefox
- The equally omnipresent music player
Things I'm unlikely to use the computer for:
- Gaming
- Watching films/TV/etc
I also have a list of CS3's ( system requirements )
The only thing in desperate need of an upgrade is the box - my monitor can wait until I have more money available, and all the other peripherals are fine. I have a budget of about $1000 for the computer (making it cheaper than the upgrade to CS3 Design Premium, at ~$1200).
My preference at the moment is to buy a ready to use system, from a store with decent customer service, and a warranty for parts and labour - it's a work machine, so any problems need to be fixed quickly, and I don't have the technical expertise to fix them myself. If you can recommend a good store (or if you think I should consider a different option), I'd love to hear your thoughts...
