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Message: <blockquote data-quote="XCorvis" data-source="post: 2990635" data-attributes="member: 1265">Are you going to build it yourself, or buy a pre-built one? For building, check out Ars Technica's System Guides:<a href="http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/system-guide-200606.ars" target="_blank">http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/system-guide-200606.ars</a><a href="http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200605.ars" target="_blank">http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200605.ars</a>I just built a computer based off of their "Hot Rod" specs - as in, I built it 3 days ago. It's running great. I spent about $1000, not including monitor.The guides will probably be rewritten within a month or so to account for the new Intel Core Duo 2 processor, which currently has the best price/performance ratio.If you don't want to build, just go Dell. Some people have had problems with their service, but the vast majority get great service and a decent product. Plus, if you watch for deals you can find some really good ones.Keep in mind that if you get an Xbox 360, you'll need to pay extra for Xbox Live if you want to play online. It's not a lot, comparatively, and if you have other friends online it can definately be worth it. The PS3 is a mystery wrapped in an enigma stuffed inside a rumor burrito. There's no hard data on it, so don't depend on it until you see it listed for sale at your local retail outlet.</blockquote>