I currently have an old (2004, Pentium II, 4GB) desktop computer that's painfully slow to use even to web browse and fairly audible in terms of cooling fans and HDD, and I'd like to get into home recording. 

My goal is to buy a used computer with the following four objectives:

Ok I have been browsing E-b-a-y to look at prices for some items to put together a new computer system that will be used as a home audio unit. I have seen some really good prices but am still weary about buying anything like this on that site. For starters there is really no warranty of products in many regards. I have seen great deals on processors, RAM, fans, etc.

Hey, I was needing some help, I'm planing on buying a new computer, the one i have just doesnt work its kinda old and it was for a long time really mistreated in every way :biggrin:

I'm a singer/songwriter whose looking to do some cheap recording (I know, I'm such a rare breed).
I've got the M-audio fast track USB interface, the accompanying Session software, a Sennheiser e835 (I think), and am about to get a Studio Projects B1.

After trawling the net to find a suitable daw computer I have come across a number of so called specialist daw computers at 3 times the price of a normal computer.

I have studied some aspects i.e. silent factors and what I need for proccessing speed and power etc.

i am about to purchase a new imac for my home studio and i was wanting to know if it will affect processing speed to have a larger display with a more advanced video card. and also just any other advice on recording with imacs.

What's everybodies dream computer? I need to get one for business uses and audio projects. I am new to computing. But cash is no problem. I want to best one out there.Any and all ramblings are welcome!
And also, are the laptops just as good, that would be nice to take it around with me here or there.

Hello, thanks for your time. Does anyone know of a good company I can buy a computer for audio from...

I have a mouse, keyboard, monitor, ext.already. I am going to use the digi 002 rack