[CaptainBubba]

I got a new compaq PC for $500 with all the basics (mouse, moniter, speakers) and these stats:

2.4 ghz
128mb RAM
40gb hard drive
Some non brand name 32mb video card

Then I upgraded the RAM to 640mb and got a new 128mb ATI Raedon video card with a video cable outlet for a combined price of $240 including tax. ( I also got some kickass new speakers but thats off topic)

It runs pretty fast and is definitely a big improvement on my old bargain mart 1.2ghz pc I got at a computer show, but I still wonder if I could've done better.