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[Afrobean]

Ok maybe not. But I do need some help and it is computer related.



So basically, 400$ for everything except a monitor (keyboard, mouse, and totally useless 56k modem included), and I have an extra monitor sitting around somewhere.

It's all the cheapest **** you can get from them (even 512 mb memory; would probably have to update that before long... would it be worth it to just order this with more RAM to begin with?), along with a USB wireless receiver. Is it worth it? Could I get a better deal on a new system anywhere else? Would it be worth it to pay 160$ more and get a fancy pants flat monitor (and it's only one inch less than the computer I'm used to)? Needless to say, I'm not too savvy with pricings of things such as this. I just want a desktop for my room and I want to get away from this endeavor without paying more money than I have to.

I saw some eMachines on another website for a bit less, but I seem to recall hearing that eMachines are piles of **** (then again, people talk **** about dell too and I know that they're a good computer for the money).

But yeah, I would appreciate some input on this as soon as possible so I can be sure to get this order in before this 50$ off thing gets taken away if I choose to get this.

ps I have a legit XP install disc from class and I would definitely be installing XP on it.

pps what's with everyone switching over to Vista as though it's the standard as soon as it comes out? ****ing stupid... they don't even offer XP as a choice anymore.