Thinking of buying a Desktop Computer

The covers are generally held in place by snap in plastic tabs. The trick is knowing wear the tabs are and gently pushing them in enough to clear the catch but not so hard as to break them off. Usually once you take the side of the case off you can see where the cover snaps are. The only tools you would need are a phillips screwdriver inside the case (not for the cover).

You only use the hammer if you are really and don't mind loosing your $1500 investment

I don't think it mentioned whether it was 1 drive or several anywas, if it's 1, I will add more drives in, I always keep all my files on an external 500GB drive anyways.

It's a single 1.5 terabyte HDD.

Perhaps if anything, with a system of those type of specs, you'd probably want at least SATA-II minimum HDD.

See if there are any comparable deals in relation to specs on newegg.com or tigerdirect.com, to get an idea - only now looking for SATA-II type HDD as well.

Hard drives are still the slowest component of any system (as part of the data reading process, I mean). Why not raise the level of performance of this important part, while purchasing such a nice machine, if possible?

In about 20-30 seconds, I saw this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-149-_-Product

Might still install another harddrive bay, or put a blu-ray drive in. Anyone got experience in using Blu-ray in Windows? What's it like? Seemless? Or a hassle?

If you have a good video card, one that is at least 2 years old or new you'll have no problems.

I HIGHLY recommend using Corel's WinDVD movie player software, it supports Blu-Ray and is top-rated.

The most important item, in my opinion besides a good video card, is a good monitor. Preferably a 22" widescreen or better. LED backlight also.

I don't know if ViewSonic monitors are available in the UK, but the VX2250wm-LED is a top quality unit and 1080p ready. Resolution is 1920 x 1080p.