Desktop or laptop? If desktop does your budget include monitor? Desktops come with keyboard and mouse. Monitor, wifi adapter, speakers are usually sold separately. Is your dollar amount USA, CA or Aus ? Custom where you pick out your own certified hardware is better than buying a computer mass produced off the shelf. This goes for both laptop and desktop. With a $1500 ( if USD) budget you should be able to go custom with desktop or laptop. There are companies where someone here can help you pick out custom hardware and the company will actually build the computer for you if you don't want to build yourself.