HardwareOC has posted their budget system buyers guide.

So you want to build a great system from the ground up, but can't spend any cash? Maybe you are only 15 years old and make money mowing lawns, maybe you just bailed your brother out of jail and can't afford anything more expensive, or maybe your wife is inspecting your checkbook and eyeing every last cent. Whatever the reason, you need a system that won't disappoint for less than a thousand bucks. Well, you've come to the right place. For a price that will please your wallet you can assemble a rig that can blast through the best games with frames to spare, play DVDs with surround sound, and generally shame the nerd down the block with his Compaq PIII at 800MHz. Get your checkbook ready, and read on

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