Recommendations for new computer purchase mostly dedicated to editing in NX2....

OK, first up...

I'm firm on PC & XP Pro - - no negotiations on this one.

Secondly. I just had a three year old HP crash on me & replaced it with a top of the line Dell 630i with all the bells & whistles. It crashes almost daily, but boots up OK. It's just irritating as can get. Also - - first thing we had to do was replace the motherboard due to a faulty IEEE1394 port.

Now, I am returning this computer on Monday to Dell. I was told credit would happen in days. Now I'm told it may take up to 40 days. I'm not interested in waiting for 40 days to order a new computer. A $ 3,000 system - - computer only as I already have a great monitor - - should work out of the box.

So - - recommendations for a good system please.

Remember my requirements. NO iMACs & NO Vista.

Thanks

Lil
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