If you go to an I.C.E. centre and ask them what to get they are going to suggest what they have in stock and make a good profit on, also they will suggest something possibly more than you actually need. All business really, same as going to PC world and saying your Dad wants a PC to browse the net and coming out with a Gaming PC that cost £1,000
There are some REALLY knowledgable guys on here, I would suggest DBlock he seems to really know what he is talking about. Hopefully he will be along soon
He will probably advise you get some 2nd hand equipment as a lot of I.C.E. enthusiasts have to have the latest and best gear (I got almost all mine 2nd hand and saved a fortune) and then get it professionally installed