New pc suggestions

[stumben32]

Well, suspect I may need a new pc. I would prefer to Build one but my current pc crapped the bed and I neec one quick as I use it for work remoting and don't have a backup.

I also do gaming so needs to Be decent. I can salvage a couple things from the old one like the video card (9800gt). so need a place where I can customize everything.

been long long time since I shopped around. I remember hearing good things about cyberpower pcs. I would hope some good deals given the economy?

suggestions?

 

[piasabird]

Might look at www.directron.com I have purchased equip from them for my last build. They sell systems and parts. They are a Yahoo store with a good rating. They are fair and honest. Dont know about returns due to overclocking damage. Never had to return anything there.

 

[bamacre]

Budget?

 

[mshan]

Tech Bargains dot com currently lists this Vostro 420 deal (I think Dell gives you Windows 7 Upgrade for free if you buy either Vista Home Premium or Vista Business now):

"Dell Vostro 420 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33GHz Desktop (4GB/250GB/Vista Biz + XP Pro) $529, Jul. 27 7 AM
Dell Small Business has the Dell Vostro 420 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Desktop Computer w/ Vista Business/XP Professional for $529.00. $35.00 Shipping. Tax in most.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 @ 2.33GHz; 4GB RAM; 250GB HDD; DVD burner; gigabit ethernet; Vista Business + Windows XP Pro Downgrade; ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB w/ HDMI; 1yr warranty"

Vostro 220 deals are usuallly around $400, but I don't see one listed right now (Vostro 220 at least has 300W psu, no power connector for video card, and I think I read somewhere that mobo is crippled to only accept 300W psu, not sure on that, though).