Recommend me a comp...

is it going to be pre-built or are you going to build itmastershake575

I rather get a pre-built one because I don't trust myself.

Well, you can build a decent system there for that price. I assume you want a full system including monitor, keyboard, mouse, Windows, etc.

This is what I put together for $1501:

Intel Core 2 Duo Custom Build Configurator
*BASE_PRICE: [+665]
CAS: ($20 off Mail-in Rebate) Xion III Gaming Mid-Tower 420W Case with Side Window [-14] (BLACK COLOR)
CS_FAN: Default case fans
CPU: (Sckt775)Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo E6420 CPU @ 2.13GHz 1066FSB 2x2MB L2 Cache 64-bit [+24]
CD: (Special Price) 18X DVD±R/±RW + CD-R/RW DRIVE DUAL LAYER (BLACK COLOR)
FREEBIE_CU1: FREE! CyberPower Multi-Purpose Carrying Briefcase ($19.99 Value)
FREEBIE_CU2: FREE! Cyberpower Unleash The Power T-Shirt ($19 Value)
FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK
FLOPPY: NONE [-5]
HDD: Single Hard Drive (320GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache 7200RPM HDD [+29])
KEYBOARD: Logitech Deluxe 104 PS/2 Keyboard [-2] (Black Color)
MOUSE: Logitech Optical Wheel Mouse (BLACK COLOR)
MONITOR: ViewSonic Q20WB 20" WSXGA Color TFT Active Matrix LCD Display Monitor [+217]
MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) MSI P965 Neo-F P965 Chipset LGA775 Supports Core 2 Duo CPU FSB1066 DDR2/800 Mainboard w/GbLAN,USB2.0,&7.1Audio
MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory [+145] (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)
NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD
OS: Microsoft® Windows VistaTM Home Premium [+104] (32-bit Edition)
POWERSUPPLY: 535 Watts Power Supplies [+79] (Enermax EG565P 535 Watts Power Supply - SLI Ready)
RUSH: NO; READY TO SHIP IN 5~10 BUSINESS DAYS
SERVICE: STANDARD WARRANTY: 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PLUS 24/7 LIFE-TIME TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO
SPEAKERS: NONE [-5]
USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB 16X PCI Express [+264] (Major Brand Powered by NVIDIA)
_PRICE: (+1501)

It isan extra $69 to up the CPU to an E6600... probably not worth it.

That was a custom build from Cyberpower.

Edit: You could get even better parts for that price if you build it yourself though.

Yeah, I think I might. I just don't want to screw it up, and want to make sure I'm getting the best parts for my buck. It looks like building my own would be the cheapest and most efficient way.Funky_Frizzle

http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=12472&sid=1

http://tools.corsairmemory.com/systembuild/report.aspx?report_id=78237&sid=1

just build it yourself. trust me, the person who says it is hard doesn't know jack **** about computersmig_killer2

It is not hard, but I have known people who tried and ended up damaging something... then it costs even more than getting pre-built. Because of that, I don't push anyone who isn't sure they can do it.But if you read some guides on building a system and take some basic precautions, most people can do it with no problems. Also, if you have problems, you can come here (assuming you have access to another computer) for help.