Budget (including currency): 3,000-4,000 $ US
Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for:
This is supposed to be my main computer and one stop shop. I am planning on using it to play games from old abandomware to the latest Assassin's Creed. It needs to run VMWARE because some of my old games are installed on virtual machines. I am using my old computer today to watch my collection of ripped and not ripped DVD and intend to continue with the new one using VLC (no Plex). I am planning on taking the plunge and installing Home Assistant as I start to to upgrade my flat. Finally it will need to run Topaz Video Enhance AI and support Pinnacle Studio 24 and Paint Shop Pro (latest edition).
Other details: No peripherals are needed, I prefer to play on a 1080-1440 resolution and with the highest refresh rate available. I may upgrade my screen two years from now.
I know I am asking for a lot from the new computer. Normally I would buy several computers for specific and similar tasks but I have decided to consolidate and upgrade my infrastructure.
Thank you in advance for any help or guidance
Jack