New graphic design computer

Lynette06

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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: This month, budget maximum £1500
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Graphics and image manipulation, web, recording tv
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers,
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: don't mind
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I want a pc that uses as little power as possible and is very quiet. I run Linux, occasionally (very) dual booting to windows. I usually have email, multiple web pages, Gimp, Inkscape, VirtualBox running windows with photoshop, inkscape, illustrator and Xara. I will be running both Windows and Virtual Box with Windows 7. I often have to connect remotely to my work computer. The only games ever played on it are Soltaire and Super Collapse! I want built-in bluetooth, wireless and tv with freeview and a graphics card that outputs HDMI. Two DVD R/W's with lightscribe, don't need BlueRay.

Thanks
Lynette
 

Lynette06

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Thanks for the reply. I have looked at Dell and I have purchased from there but I have also built my own systems before. Have been out of building for a few years now (kids took over) and really just wanted some expert advice on the best components I could put together to build my own system again as things have changed somewhat. Guess I'll just see what I can find.