Idle question for all you oh-so-knowledgeable computer geeks

[kellinator]

What's the cheapest that one can get a decent computer?

The IT department here was selling off some old computers for ten bucks apiece, but of course they ran out before my turn in line came, dammit. The professors got their pick before the staff. I'm not in urgent need of a computer, but I would like to upgrade one of these days. What are the least expensive options out there?

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[rocketmelee.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure, but I know my current boyfriend builds computers for people, a lot of times at cost. I could ask him about least expensive options... of course, someone else will probably have an answer for you before that happens :)