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i can get a discount from dell so i'm going to stick with the brand... so please no "don't get dell" advice (unless there is a considerably cheaper alternative that doesn't require me ordering pieces from different stores).

i want to get a computer to run media center so I can stream data (music/video) to my PS3 and maybe the XBox 360. What kind of system requirements should I be getting? i do have a GB switch which the gaming consoles are connected to.

i'm leaning towards the inspiron 530s because it's relatively small. what kind of cpu/ram/graphics card will i need? does the sound card matter? which OS is better suited as a media center that the consoles will recognize?

thanks!