re: Buying a new computer, need advice.

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Cool, great advice. So what's a good amount of RAM?

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Lets assume - for the sake of argument - that the decision is actually way more complex than "how much Ram" - just for a moment. How technically savvy are you from a hardware standpoint?

Because I've been building computers for 15 years and it has never been easier. In your case, you can probably get away with integrated graphics and build your own.

Check this link out for starters.

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After selecting the components - there are literally only 10 steps to build a workstation with integrated graphics:

1. Install motherboard in chassis

2. Install CPU into socket

3. Install HSF onto CPU

4. Install power supply (if it did not come with the case)

5. Install memory modules

6. Install boot drive (probably SSD in today's market)

7. Bios settings (you may be able to use automatic settings, by and large, if you're not overclocking - may have to tweak it to install from USB and boot from a specific location - easier than it sounds with videos and help base available today)

8. Install operating system (probably via USB - if not, move this step after the next one).

8b. (Optional) Install additional storage drives and optical drive, as needed and desired.

9. Install additional software, as needed and desired

10. Migrate any necessary data from the cloud or your current computer.