new computer

I need a new computer, but I only have $500 to spend on it. Building one myself is not an option, so I came here to ask you--what are the best deals out there right now? (and yes, I did I did look on my own before posting...)

It's a lot easier to hook yourself up with the technically and financially superior AMD chips if you build it yourself, too.

Silly Intel.  Clock frequency is for *marketing*.