Sklivvz's Journal: Buying a new computer

Ok, so I'm gonna buy a new computer in a few weeks. I would like to spend around 1750 on it. This is what I want:
- I am gonna use it for games/internet/linux/win/programming
- It's gotta last 3 years at least
- No Windows bundled (I already have 2 originals!)
- It's gotta have a 17 inch, LCD display.

I am totally at a loss regarding the components. I would think a fast Intel would be better than AMD (that's because most music hardware has problems with AMD), and an Intel chipset on the MB is best for the same reason.
Regarding the video card, I've been advised to buy an ATI Radeon 9500.
What do you think? Do you have any suggestions?

Eons

[Sklivvz]

Actually I was in your friends list from the begginning of things... I dunno...