this is a sub $400 canadian build that will do some gaming (prices in canadian) (no moniotr, os, mice + keys)

mainboard : 45

psu : 20

ram : 40.50

cpu : 63

case : 40

gpu : 70

hdd : 40

dvd-rom : 20

total: 318.50 before S & H

after should bring you somewhere around 350-365

some rough benchmakrs for such a system:

batman: arkham asylum (high no aa or af 1440 x 900 resolution) 43fps avg

warhammer 40k: dawn of war 2 (high no aa or af 1440 x 900) 34fps avg

bioshock (1440 x900, highest no aa or af) 39fps avg

there you are proof you can still PC game in a modern world for the same price as some consoles!

myth: a gaming pc costs money.. definetely busted!