Build me a computer.

[Crashlander04]

So. I want to play Arma 2 DayZ. I use a Macbook Pro.

I can either:

a) Somehow boot it onto this computer, get overly confused, and lag horrendously.

or b) Build a new, awesome PC computer for the summer which is long overdue.

I have a budget, but due to the fact I actually have a life, I would like the lowest price possible for the best specs. I will not give away the actually budget, but explanations for necessity of the price or quality of certain parts may effect my decision. I may or may not choose the lowest budget specs possible, as I do actually want a good computer as a trade-off.

The task at hand here is to find the best comparable specs and prices for what I would actually need/use as a gamer, student, and artist.

I figure enough of you have the same general interests, and a good base of knowledge concerning computers, and would probably be the best suited community to help in my decision.

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GO!