Hello all,
Just curious, I am going to get a new home desktop computer. I know a lot about programming, software, security, etc. but I was looking around for a new box and realized that I do not know that much about hardware. So, I am turning to AO. My Q is this, I work a lot with various languages, c++/c, ASM, some VB, I build and compile programs on my computer, and I also run graphics creation and editing programs. {Not many games at all any more} But anyway, I was wondering, what type of new box should I get? I just got a bonus from work and got some extra cash, so I am looking for pure performance. What are your opinions?

{I am not looking for statistics, testing, and other BS that is all in favor of one brand, I just want how they actually work.}