Hello everyone,

Well I've had the same computer since 2007, and I think it's now time for an
upgrade. I'd like to spend less than $750 if I can. I will probably be building
the thing myself this time. Here are my questions:

Should I go with a 32 or 64-bit system?

Windows 7 or 8?

What kind of GPU should I get? I'd like something with CUDA, as I want to take
advantage of Blender's support for hardware rendering. Besides, there are other
things out there CUDA is good for (3D cellular automata, real-time raytracing
engines, etc.). The card would also have to be good enough to play Minecraft on
the "far" distance setting without any lag, possibly using the pixel shader mods
out there without any slowdown, as well.

What cheap (but good) AV software would you recommend? Are the updates huge?

So I pretty much just need a good graphics and gaming computer. Your thoughts?

Sam

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