if you are going to buy a new Comp, get it from a local pc store. i got mine for $950
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Intel Core2Duo 3Ghz (Not Over Clocked)
300Gb HDD (SATA)
4Gb Ram (1066hz)
Nvidia GeeForce 9600 GT (1Ghz Memory)
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it best if you try and not buy it from say Dell or a Stores like Dick Smith or Jb-Hi-Fi, as its cheaper at the local store rather the others. say if i got mine from Jb-Hi-Fi instead of the local store it would cost me like $1300-1400 instead of 950
try local Pc Store or ask mates if they know a good store.
if buying a pc, buy one that super powerful so say 4 years time it can still run games like Tf2, L4d, COD4 , Etc
but its up to you on what you would like.
take into factor
-What am i going to use it for?
-how much space do i need?
-performance?
-Cost
Hope this helps
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