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Originally Posted by terminal pharmacy

as i recommended nicfit should build something for things he may want to do in the future rather than in the immediate time frame.

yes, but-- for system builders that's more of having a good upgrade path rather than getting it all today though. that's why i suggested the 64 bit platform. i've had the same "continuous" computer since 1999-- not a single original part remains except maybe a floppy cable.

im thinking a good used soundcard like an m audio should be sufficient to get him started? all he'll need to do at first is output to monitor speaker/headphones with sufficient fidelity after all. i'd put the $ on good monitors first.

reason i mention this is i know he's working on a shoestring & might not be able to do future purchases now-- all he'd need is to allow room for them later though-- a good motherboard should take care of that, and when he's got the money, insert in the appropriate slot.