(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I am getting a new computer and im wondering if i should build it or just buy one.

My budget is $800 but i might be able to push it to $900

I want it to be able to run programs like cinema 4d, adobe after effects, sony vegas, and minecraft smoothly.

Can someone help me find the parts or point me in the right direction?

Any computer can run these programmers.

Erm... no...

First off, you need a half-decent GPU, a 64-bit OS (for After Effects at least) and a nice monitor. (Believe me, it makes a difference.)

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I'll see what I can do for ya, mate. Do you mind ordering online? Because I could probably build you a nice custom that is three times better than any Dell or Alienware peice of crap (because for some reason, Dell is quite popular) out there for the same price.

Oh, and laptop or desktop? (Please say desktop.) xD

Thank you for the help. I do want a desktop lol and i already have a nice monitor and i have a keyboard and mouse

Have a look at what you want spec wise and then look for sites that you can customize a pc on and see whats best When i got my desktop it was cheaper them making it.

Windows 7
i5 Core Processor
4 GB of Ram
Choose your HDD space
AMD Graphics Card
64-Bit (Of Course)

thanks and i no nothing about graphics cards could you recommend one?

AMD or Nvidia GeForce.

If you get a Crossfire enabled motherboard, you can use two GPUs at once. (Of course, the cards have to be Crossfire ready as well, and I think that's limited to AMD GPUs, but I might be wrong.)

But, for entry level (save the whole dual-cards thing for later, you really won't need them if you're just using Adobe programs and the like.), I suggest an You must login or register to view this content..

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Of course, you don't have to go with this build, but it's just a suggestion. I'd get a second opinion as well, because I might have missed a bit of info here or there. Anyways, the total for this is around $825 (not including shipping, but that's no too expensive), and I wish you luck! Once you get the hang of it, building your own PC is quite fun. ^_^

Thank you. this is great but i have heard that the intel i5 750 is better for the price than the AMD Phenom II but im not sure. You seem like an expert, is there a difference? and do you think i really need 730 watts? This has helped me so much. THANKS