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Originally Posted by Kevin M

Not a bad price, but still more than I need. I just want a decent net browsing/homework doing machine that I can slap some hard drives in for storage and use as a basic file server.

HP Pavilion Slimline s5250t, Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual-Core processor E5300 [2.6GHz], 4GB RAM, 640GB, LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive, Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator X4500 [VGA], 6-in-1 memory card reader, Integrated 7.1 channel sound, HP keyboard and HP optical mouse, Windows 7 Home Premium » for $449.99 at HPShopping.com

Dell Vostro 220 Slim Tower, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo E7500, 2.93GHz, 4GB RAM, 250GB, 16X (DVD+/-RW) Burner Drive, Dell 20 inch Widescreen E2010H Analog Flat Panel Display, Integrated Video, Intel® GMA X4500HD, Dell USB Keyboard and Optical Mouse, Windows Vista® Home Basic, 1yr Next Bus.day Onsite Warranty, Norton Internet Security™ 2009 15 Month » for $469 at Dell.com

The Dell comes with a monitor but neither are the best deal in the world IMHO.

This looks interesting:

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1689107

This is a sweet build in a sweet thread.

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?p=24980641

Just sucks if you have to buy Windows 7 and can't get in on the $30 student deal.

www.hardforum.com is also a good place to have a bunch of geeks offer build suggestions if you want to build your own.