Why buy the best?

When buying a new computer it is often tempting to buy below your needs in order to get the best deal. While it is not important to have the "best" machine for many people who don't require much out of their computers, people who require performance should shoot for no worse than the best. Computer Games, for example, require quite a bit from a computer. The requirements in games can often render your computer obsolete. It is important to make sure that your computer lasts as long as possible. Similarly in graphic arts and design, the better your machine the more likely you will produce a great product. Whether it's Photoshop, Premiere, or any other high end editing program you need to make sure you computer can cooperate with stress those programs can bring.