Hi guys, would like to get a recommendation for a download rig as my laptop just died. Rig will be running 24/7 and will be connected a lcd and to my lcd tv for movie playback, i.e. dual monitor. Any suggestions?

[Budget] - below RM1k
[Purpose] - download, movie playback through lcd tv, HD movies included.
[Hardware that will be reused from old rig] - Nil
[Monitor Resolution] - No need full HD
[Game or software used frequently] - Utorrent, Firefox, VLC

Will a desktop be better? Or should I buy another laptop?