I need to be mobile right now and lock up the computer in my Gun safe when I am not at home. I agree with you desk tops are the most power for the money. I play FSX and DCS digital combat simulator (Russian based commrad) DCS can have several programs going at once, ie: power hungry ;-) I am also learning P3D from Lockeed Martin which is a rebuild of FSX. Plus Im kind of a nerd being involved in Energy Engineering and Productin and I run some heavy math and alogrithums on my machine. I am involved in a group from U C Bazerkly (Berkley) Im the bonehead of the group! ;-) "technician"
Ok probably a lot more than anyone wants to know, Im at starbucks drinking some of their biker crank and Im ready to roll.:-)
You asked how much $ is available... $ 2 k. I can build a good desktop myself for that kind of money.
Thanks again for all the help guys.