[ansel12]

Is this a better investment for $279.00 and $5.00 shipping? Can’t you install your modem card in it?

http://moofi.woot.com/offers/hp-dual-core-i3-desktop-with-1tb-hd-3?utm_campaign=Commission+Junction+-+10836818&utm_source=Commission+Junction+Publisher+-+4068665&utm_medium=affiliate+-+woot.com

Specifications:
Processor: Intel Core i3-3220T (2.8GHz)
3MB Cache
Processor Core: Dual-Core
Memory: 8GB DDR3 (PC3-12800)
Max Memory: 16GB
Memory Slots: 2 (1 occupied)
Graphics: Intel HD 2500
Hard Drive: 1TB SATA (7200rpm)
Optical Drive: SuperMulti DVD±RW
Audio Codec: Integrated Realtek ALC662
Sound: HD 5.1-Channel Support

Or this Dell for $220.00?

Dell Optiplex 755 Intel Core 2 Duo 2300MHz 80Gig HDD 4096mb DVD ROM Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit + 19” LCD Desktop Computer - Refurbished - 755LP-2.3C2-4-80-DVD-7P-9DV

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/dell-optiplex-755-intel-core-2-duo-2300mhz-80gig-hdd-4096mb-dvd-rom/245371123.html

[daniel1212]

I think that is the better route rather than paying 200.- for a OS. Although you can get W/8 upgrade (make sure it is for XP) for less than 100.00, and the license now allow allows removal and installation on another PC.

Just make sure the OS comes installed and that you make a back up copy of the OS, even if it does not come with a disk (it rarely does anymore.)

You could go for a new custom build here http://www.computerlx.com/config.aspx?t=&product_ID=1558, but that would be around 450 with the OS.

Make sure you get at least 4gb ram with a 64 bit as it can handle it, unlike 32 bit. .