Upgrading to a new computer

[kildea]

Hey guys and gals! I know it?s a busy time of season for everyone but I?m currently looking to upgrade my all-in-one computers. I currently use a 2017 model that?s slower and needs constant updates (which runs our light show). My wife uses a Lenovo all-in-one for her cricket and running my small business. Both are now slower, wi-fi connectivity issues, upset wife, 5 minutes re-connecting wi-fi to her computer.

So, I?m looking to upgrade to a desktop we can use to cover all three uses (oh, forgot she uses my computer to do home schooling also)! There?s a lot of option for a desk top and curious what a great option would be. I?m an electrician since 1996, instrumentation tech, networking solver, plc and hmi tech and freq drive programmer.

I?m currently not running my light show this year as we are re-modeling our front porch so I have plenty of time for working out next years bugs. Any suggestions for this massive upgrade with additions to our light show?

Thanks in advance guys!

[MikeKrebs]

I am just starting to look and my specs will be medium CPU, midrange GPU, lots of memory (probably 32GB), nice TB SSD. Probably about $1500. Add in a couple new monitors including a nice gaming monitor.

This will cover my use for electronics, lights, gaming, surfing and light office work. If I didn't have gaming, I would probably downgrade the GPU and go with cheap monitors. Could probably get away with 16 GB memory. I "only" have 500GB drive now and it is fine. Stopped by the electronics department at Walmart just today and they had a decent CyberPower PC for around $800. Usually can find something better than Walmart (at least I did last I bought one) but it is a nice PC for that money.