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You're the ideal candidate for http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc which will typically recommend something like this: * Intel i5-2500k * Crucial M4 SSD etc It is getting easier and easier to build a desktop. If you want to, it is certainly within reach.