Getting a New Computer

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Hey guys.

My girlfriend wants to get a new computer and I'm looking for something quality to get her. Now, I'm not very good at finding good prices as well as a quality product, so I'd appreciate if you guys could take a look at the items she plans on purchasing, and give me an idea of whether it's good for that price or if you know of a place I could find something better. I'd really appreciate the help as I'm not much of a good shopper. :\

Compaq Presario SR1900NX(EX304AA#ABA) Celeron D 3.2GHz 512MB DDR 120GB ATI Radeon Integrated Graphics Windows XP Home - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16883107100

Tyris T701DB Black 17" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 500:1 0.264mm Pixel Pitch - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16824224007

SAPPHIRE 100146L Radeon X1600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102657

Thanks.

[EDIT]: Found the same model computer for $100 cheaper, and a 19" LCD for $150, the same price I was going to pay for a 17". Not to mention an Envision.

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  Dakkaroth said:

Is Windows Media Center 2005 Edition alright? I mean, will it still function like XP, run all my games, etc?

Yes it's XP pro, you can still connect to a domain etc. All media center is, is an application that runs like Wordpad would.

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