Hey guys.. I need some help.

Hey!

I know there have been many of these threads about getting new computers, etc, but it's time I make mine. My birthday is coming up on July 11th, and less than 10 minutes ago my mom's dad comes up to my door and tells me to come outside. He says, "What do you want for your birthday" and I said, "I don't know-" and I get interrupted when he blandly says, "You want a computer? Desktop? Laptop? What kind? Tell me!"

So, we get into a conversation and he tells me to go look around of what I want, or do whatever. I was gonna say it's cheaper to build my own desktop, and he says well if that's what you wanna do go get a list of the parts, call me up, and we'll go get them.

Long story short, he's willing to get me a whole new computer whether it's being built, or already built. He's pretty rich, and throughout my life he's helped me and my family through money problems. Not to mention my dad used to be a gambling addict, and every payday he had he'd blow all of his money gambling - my family would be stuck short. No money, no food, and no hope whatsoever. It's gotten better, but he still often does it. 1 month ago, my mom got paid. A full paycheck + a bonus. My dad goes into the account, takes it all, gambles it.

Anyways, I was getting way too off topic. I just need to know. If I was to get my own computer, already built, what should I get? I mean, I even asked him if there is a limit or maximum amount it can be and he said, "I don't care. You tell me what you want and I'LL get it." So, if you could tell me some great computers that I should get, or parts I should use to build, etc.

Now, I don't want to abuse his offer of no maximum. I want to keep it not too expensive, cause he's a really nice guy and I would feel really bad if I just picked the most expensive computer. Anyways, thanks for all the help. Any help for picking a nice computer, or building parts is APPRECIATED.