a new year means computer upgrades

[JamesM]

What computer upgrades are you planning this year ?

[Sid]

Need to replace my desktop with something more powerful so i can better process images.

Looking at the I7 range of intel processors with suitable M/B and a minimum of 12 gigs of memory preferably 16 gigs
Windows 7 ultimate in 64bit
an SSD drive for the operating system and use for "work storage" part of picture processing

and then of course multible TB for storage in a Raid Array..

and another 22" monitor so i can have multiple monitor setup

and most importantly the approximate 1700 Euro to pay for it all