What Computer Specification?

If you do end up getting more than 3GB of RAM, be sure to install a 64-bit OS on your system so that it utilizes every bit of it. 32-bit systems are limited to using 3GB of RAM and it can really effect your computer.

You will be need of high memory graphics for 3d modelling and gaming as you mentioned. Apart from that RAM of minimum 3-4 GB will be helpful. And yes i5 processor is that what you will really like. Creative speakers will be a good choice if you are into music. Kindly ask for further help if needed.

At least dual-core processor, 64-bit OS, the best graphics card you can afford and the most RAM you can install. Most 3D rendering programs can use dual-core processing (otherwise there is no advantage) and absolutely need a good graphics processor (preferably with its own dedicated memory) and the maximum RAM with a fast bus. Look at the minimum specs of the programs you want to use and be guided by them, increasing on them if possible. Then design your system accordingly. If you want a capable system, you CANNOT cut corners.

Computer is like a chain as strong as the weakest link. Based on what you said you'd do I'd say at least i5, 4 gigs of ram, good motherboard. Of course i7 and 8 giga ram would be better and you'd do things faster but it would also be more expensive. Graphic card and cooling is also important. Than it also depends if you're prepared to overclock or not. I have i3 overclocked and works better than any i5 that isn't but you must change stock coolers and same goes for graphic card and other components. One thinks you buy 8 gigs of ram and you'll have fast computer but the truth is processor speed decides ram speed and so on. You end up with 8 gigs of ram that you think runns at 1800 mhz but in fact it runs at stoch 1600 mhz until you set it otherwise and also cpu. Also if you have 32 version of windows you can have maximum of 4 gigs so other 4 are never used and there's a million things I didn't mention and even more you find out when optimizing your pc. Don't know your budget and seriousness of your work but ssd would also be a good idea no ordinary hard drive can match it's speed. Good luck

Hi frontvision101, You are asking a lot from the computer. I would say there is nothing else you could ask for it and so you need to pay attention to all the specifications. 3D modelling/rendering, gaming and video editing are the hardest things for computers to deal with and so let's say that you will need to put the money where your needs are. As a simple answer I can say, buy a Mac. If you have loads of money to spare just get a Mac pro tower and you can complete it with a massive screen you can get from Mac or any other brand if you want to save some money on the screen. (But This computer with the Mac suggested screen is for me the top set up. (but it is very expensive) http://www.apple.com/uk/macpro/ If you want to go for Mac but don't have that kind of money then you can go for a lower range iMac or a nice Macbook pro Laptop. They will be able to deal with your needs. If you are not happy to get a Mac then do not expect to spend a lot less on a PC as you will need a very good one. First of all stay away from the Ultrabooks (if you are looking for a laptop) as they seem to have amazing specification but the processors are not the same as the same one on a "Normal" Laptop. They are less powerful. So, ideally you should look for an Intel i7 processor with at least 4Gb RAM and the more disk you can get, I would say at least 500Gb. (ideally you would have 8GB Ram and 1 or 2 TB hard drive). Look for a graphic card with at least 1GB of exclusive RAM. This won't come cheap but you are asking for a lot here. Good Luck.

64-bit hardware, i7 black edition processors, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD, 64bit Operating System, 2GB Graphics card, a HD sound card. That's the best specification that I can specify. More powerful, you can use it for coming decade without any problem if you use it properly and it will give you best performance for your development work without any hiccups.