I'd use it occasionally for word processing and spreadsheets etc.. generally just want fast internet usage. Wouldn't be playing games on it. Just something basic. :)

I recently spec'd a machine for a mate:

£535 would get you a case with built-in 350W PSU, Asus P4P (800fsb), P4-2.8GHz, 512Mb PC333 DDR-RAM, Asus 128Mb FX5200 GFX, Audigy 5.1, IBM 160Gb S-ATA Hard-drive, and a Sony DVD-RW +/-

500 quid would get u a pretty decent spec.

mayb another 100 for a massive hard disk, if u dl a lot ;)

ebay seem 2 have ppl that make them for u

Define "cheap", and what you want to do with the computer...

Do you want it just for word-processing, basic internet-usage, and the odd game, or for hardcore-gaming, or for detailed CAD or similar?

Will spec you up a price for parts that you could order, if you give me a rough price-range and usage-requirements to work with! :)

[Edited on 17/03/2004 by Dan B]

Recommend me a computer please..

Don't know a lot about them so don't go technical. Just give me a rough desc. and price. :)

Am after something relatively cheap, that has a built in modem (quick one) and dvd drive. Would like it to be quick and have some good features. Oh and I'm only after the hard drive, already have a decent moniter and keyboard. :)