new computer...i know zip

[Jett Rink]

Hi, any advice would be appreciated. I am looking to get a new computer and think I only need the basics. Want to play poker, bank online and minimally surf. Downloading music is also something I'm interested in.

A computer shop close by says all i need is semperon 2600+, 512 mb, 40gb hard drive, DVD +/- dual layer.

Also offering 17" Acer LCD.

Is this a good thing to go with?

Any suggestions to ask computer store about? I just don't want to get something and find out it is inadequate.

Thanks.