A good desktop computer?

I'm looking for a new computer. It will be my first one, because im moving soon. i need something that can handle a good amount of movies and music (about 50 gigs worth) and be able to run a a game like command and conquer 3 smoothly. also i will be getting internet on it. i will be usuing it alot for school as well. i am trying to stay under 700 dollars. and ideas on some specs i should look for or some good brands?

Answers:
Get as much as you can for the $$$. I agree with kwilfort - Dell.com is good. But also check this out for $430.00

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.as...

Gateway GT5438
Intel Core 2 Duo
2GB DDR2 533
320GB SATA 7200rpm
DVD+/-RW 16x Multi-Format Dual Layer Optical Drive
Windows Vista Home Premium
USB powered speakers
>>>DOES NOT INCLUDE MONITOR !

Last week I saw a 19" widescreen Acer LCD @ BestBuy for $130. Check your local sale flyers.

So for both, that's less than $600. You just have to look around.

also check:

www.mwave.com
www.tigerdirect.com

Good Luck
If you want you could build a better computer for less than a pre manufactured one.

Have a look at my web site, I have two articles about building a custom pc.
maybe you should consider a graphic card with a memory of 512 mb.
D.I.Y for the win...
Seek advise from a friend or shop. I am not sure about your location, but in Singapore, We can just choose the parts and can ask the shop to do the assembly for just S$15-$30. In this way I don't have to worry about dropping the chip accidentally and breaking it during assembly.
Good brands are usually expensive.
You would have to more and get less with mass produced computer.
Dell.com.
I got a custom computer built from carbonfrost systems for 675 plus shipping for my son. Its very good. Fast and powerful. It has good video card and he plays a lot of beefy games.

Contact them at support@carbonfrost.com (i think thats the email. you can go to their website to be sure). But yeah, they are very good at giving you the most bang for you buck while using the best parts.

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