what one

[jsterling]

i currently have a desktop with athlon xp 2000+, 512mb pc133 ram, 40+20g hdd, cdrw, dvd, and wait for it..... radeon 7000.
As you can see i need a new PC and really want a shuttle, i hvae about £600 to spend (not including optical drive) and have ahd a look and my options seen to be...

1. sn85g4(is it ugly) with 64-3000, 512 pc3200, 120 samsung (8mb), asus 9600xt.
2. sn41g2B (ie. black) xp2500 or greater, 512 pc3200, 120samsung and an tv in card (as it has onboard gfx and i dont game much)
3. sn62g2 with p4 2.8, 512 pc3200, 120 samsung, tv in as well as it also has onboard graphics.

(by the way i want really really want a black one) if it could be cheap so i could get a new tft monitor as well (to replace/ go with my current 15 inch)

If you have any suggestions pass them on, i mainly do photoshop work, office, a bit of flash and net. I want a tv in so i can record stuff.
What do i need, baring in mind that i would like it to last 2 years. Wondering about graphics card,a nd if i should need more memory, and if there is a better processor (don't really want to overclock it).

I want the athlon 64 but am worried that the case will be really ugly - that is the main thing i want answered.

Thanks - i know you can help

[mrochester]

Option number 2 sounds like your best bet instead of wasting money on a graphics card ;)

Have you thought about getting an SFF PC that isn't a Shuttle? You can get a lot more for your money with the Asus Pundit P4, although it doesn't have the looks of a Shuttle. £130 is the price and has the added benefit that the onboard graphics features a DVI connection, so all the better for that TFT you desire!

Check there system out here - http://www.asus.com/products/desktop/pundit/overview.htm

Michael.