Looking to get a new computer to replace this 8 year old compaq. This thing just isnt able to do what I need it to do anymore, have software for our digital camera and video camera that this computer is too slow to run efficiently, and it takes forever to load pics from my digital cameras. Really dont want to spend more than $800 total if I can help it, but need to get something that will be able to handle large picture files and that can be used for photo editing and for video editing, also something that will last a good while like this one has but also be able to expand enough to keep up with new software as it comes out.
Have been looking at HP/compaq and dell computers with processors in the 2.2 to 2.4 ghz neighborhood. The hp/compaq's I have been looking at mostly have amd processors, where the dell's have pentiums. I know that compaq computers are built to last well, but dont know so much about dell, have heard that they have issues where they do not hold up well if they are left on due to overheating. This compaq, despite having some software problems has never really had any hardware problems, and it has stayed on standby when not using it for most of its life.
Open to suggestions.