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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[la-poubelle.livejournal.com]

http://slickdeals.net has good deals, you could probably get a whole new Dell system which I'd recommend since it has warranty (unlike the homemade computers that people build themselves).

Home built PC's are good if you know how to fix them yourself but a royal pain in the ass to get serviced if its not name brand. With virus outbreaks these days and the amount of times you'll probably need to reload the damn thing I'd stick with Dell.

If you want help finding one let me know what you want to spend and I'll help you pick out the best for your buck.