I don't want a monster or the minimum requirements

[jsanders]

I am VERY new to recording. I am ordering the Mbox2 and a lowend controller and will need to get a new computer. I was going to go with a laptop but the difference in price is making me favor desktops. What is a good setup in the middle of the road that I can add to as I get more experience. I'm going to be recording other people, so I want it to work well.

This is really exciting! I love making music and this is the normal next step.

Thanks!

[jsanders]

ASUS A8NSLI nForce4 SLI 939pin 2xPCIe16x GB-LAN 1394 ATX. I'll start with 2 gigs of RAM. Do I need to use 2 hard drives? I used to know a good bit about computers (in the day) but since my last 2 have been laptops, I haven't paid any attention. Any other suggestions?

[Bastiaan]

Check the sticky post on top of the page about "best desktop for ptle". Loads of info. Keep in mind that protools and its interfaces are quite finnecky about components.

[technician]

ASUS A8NSLI nForce4 SLI 939pin 2xPCIe16x GB-LAN 1394 ATX. I'll start with 2 gigs of RAM. Do I need to use 2 hard drives? I used to know a good bit about computers (in the day) but since my last 2 have been laptops, I haven't paid any attention. Any other suggestions?

the a8n-sli is probably the best motherboard you can buy currently for protools. Pair that with any athlon 64 X2 and your set to go. 2 drives is highly recommended.