[Lostit]

Any recommendations on Specs?

Currently I have a 3.5 yr old laptop thats dying, so I have to buy something, but I'm not sure whats overkill, and whats not enough.'

Here's what I need to do:

1.) Play poker online, usually 4 tables actively playing, but would like to datamine up to 8 additional tables to improve my table selection, as current tables start to break up.

2.) Run PT and PAHUD while I play.
3.) I play over a fast DSL connection, if that matters
4.) Obviously run 2 monitors, for item #1
5.) Basically do light MS office work, surf the net, etc
6.) Not really interested in playing any other games besides poker.
7.) OPTIONAL - Burn DVD's, again, nice to have.
8.) OPTIONAL - Run my cable through the PC so that I can record shows etc, but I could give this up. Its a nice to have.

Currently I run Windows XP with a Pentium 4, 1 GB RAM, not much other software running, and I get the occasional lags with PT/FTP etc, and I'd like to make this go away. I also want a PC that will be good for at least 3 years.

What specs would you recommend?

Processor Speed?
Memory?
Graphics Card?
Brand?

Any specific deals that you've seen anywhere that make sense here?

Not looking to be "balla", but not looking for bargain basement either.

Thanks