Remember, whatever you get, you re gonna be staring at it for hours and hours, so get the largest screen affordable. Both are great for most applications. Grab an Epson if photo quality printing is your forte , grab the Hewlett Packard if laser-like black text print is the requirement of the day. Value is an excellent choice. Dolby Pro Logic.
Power supplies do make a difference.
In fact, Athlon owners know very well that they have only a small fraction of them to choose from due to lousy manufacturing tolerances. I would suggest that any serious computer owner get one on AMD s recommended list if only to see just how stable and reliable one can be. Otherwise, get at least a 230 watt unit. I suppose that if you don t mind the sound of a twin-engine prop airplane in your bedroom or office, grab lots of fans. Put 'em on everything.