I need help buying a computer

[the34eagle]

Hello all,

First of all let me tell you I basically know nothing about computers. I dont know where to search for the best deals or what a good deal even is. Currently I have an emachines laptop which I use for school and personal use. I would like to get a desktop for poker uses mainly since this laptop seems to slow down alot. I finally have the bankroll to take a dent to it to buy a new computer. I would like to 8 table eventually but I know I will need a 2001fp for that and I dont need an extra one of those right now. My price range is from $1000-$1500 if that is even feasible. Thankyou