So, which one is best for you? Let's take a look at the three typical computer systems and which tasks they are most suited for.
     
Home Use: Something for everyone
  Intel Celeron or AMD Duron processor
  256MB of RAM
  60GB hard drive
  Integrated 2-D/3-D graphics
  17" monitor.
  56.6K V.90 modem
  Combo drive (recordable)
  3-D sound card
  2.1 stereo speakers
  Color inkjet printer
  Basic flat bed scanner
  Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
     
Home Office: Similar to the home user system with a few added extras
  Intel Pentium 4 HT ready or AMD Athlon XP processor
  512MB of RAM
  80GB hard drive
  15" LCD flat panel display
  56.6K V.90 modem
  Ethernet card
  Combo drive (recordable)
  Pair of speakers
  350 Watt Power supply Back-ups and power surge protector
  Multifunction printer (fax, scan, copy, print)
  Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
     

Game PC/ Media Center PC: Speed, power and Entertainment

  Intel Pentium 4 3.0 GHz HT ready/ AMD Athlon 64 3000+ processor
  1GB of RAM
  250GB hard drive
  256 MB 3-D graphics card
  19" monitor
  High-speed DSL or Cable
  Ethernet card
  DVD Dual drive
  3-D sound card (supports surround sound environment)
  Six piece speaker system
  Force-Feedback joystick
  Color inkjet printer
  Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition