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I need to build a pc that I can use to mix and burn music.  Need horsepower and low cost, please help.

I would like to either build or buy a computer that I can use to mix music/burn music.
Should I stick with a P4 or AMD processor?  I really don't want to buy a pc with all the EXTRAs loaded in it.  But the hard disk should be fast.  I would want USB/firewire also.
Dvd/CD burner also.

Should I use MS XP Media?  
Should I use AMD or P4?
Most likely I should use at least 512 ram.

Trying the keep the cost reasonable. I don't mind building or buying a generic system.

Any help would be appreciated.
Paul

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Zone: Computer Hardware
Question Asked By: paulbarstool
Solution Provided By: garycase
Participating Experts: 4
Solution Grade: B
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