Wow... three post combo.

After some serious thinking, I believe it is time that I invest in a new computer. My laptop is 5 years old now, and even though it is plenty capable of doing what I want it to do, I am afraid that it will soon become unreliable. I am working on several projects that need a capable, reliable computer. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm looking for a desktop under $1000 that is capable of running FL Studio 9. I would love to build the computer myself, and if anyone has any suggestions on parts, please let me know. I figure I could build a monster of a machine, and have it last me a long time. If the "juice is worth the squeeze", I would be willing to spend up to $1500, on it.

Lappy2 had a good run, and helped me create some of my greatest works. I don't plan on getting rid of lappy2, seeing that it still works, and I'll have it's battery replaced. Lappy2 will just go into retirement, being nothing more than an entertainment device and serving the purpose of being a mobile machine. I know I abused the crap out of the machine, dropping it a -ahem- few times, and having to replace it's power cord a number of times due to constantly moving around.

No, I'm not looking forward to the hole that will take it's place in my bank account, but I will be looking forward to a more powerful machine, and the ability to keep working on videogames and music.