To start, the only info missing was much $$$$$$$$$ do you want to spend.
An AMD64 Dual core will handel anything, but cost more $$$ than a singel core.
There are alot of people here that will help you spend you money.
Do you want to build it yourself or get it pre-built? John
Ok here's the deal. I am looking to buy a new PC that i will be able to use for a while without needing to upgrade. I don't know enough about computers to determine with any confidence what kind of set up I should be looking for.
Iiwould like to have a computer that is a decent gaming pc (can run Half-Life 2, Doom 3 decently), can handle digital video editing, and use as a dvr, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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