I watching YouTube videos about the Xeon vs. i7 dilemma... this seems to be the part that I'm really stuck on. Both computers do have a power supply over 800. These computers are starting points. They can be upgraded if needed. The good part about all this is that I don't have to deal with Dell or Lenovo. All the work and service will be done 6 or 7 blocks down the road at the local computer store. I also still have an option of getting a custom PC made, but apparently this may be more expensive from what I'm being told.
Thanks for you input.
You really don't need "upgraded if needed". Do the job right in the first place. You'll pay less too. Neither one of these is a "starting point". It sounds like they're just trying to sell you second-hand crap. If they won't build a computer for you, find another shop.