Quote Originally Posted by CarlW View Post

Not sure what money you are looking to spend or save. But here is unsolicited advice for you if you do decide to build your own...

Get the software to work before you make the hardware. Unhook the computer from the internet. Then get the hardware to work. A lot of the programs go out to the web and try to update themselves and it gets crazy in a hurry. Game that played fine yesterday, don't work today. There is a lot to be said for a stable platform.
i honestly am not sure what they cost so in the end it all may not matter. I have mentioned a few times about it and have not been told no so that is good . I will definitely take your advice and do appreciate it. If I can afford to buy one it would be easiest as I am falling behind in projects already but really depends on cost. After taxes are figured out this year I will see if I have money to play with...