I also am looking for a new computer. The biggest problem I have had is that Gateway and Dell along with many others put really cheap generic hadrware in the system. I don't mean all the hardware is cheap, but a lot of it is. The only sysyem I have found that uses top quility hardware and also #1 in tech support is alienware. I really like this system, but i do not know if you can get one for under 2 Grand. Go to the site and they will let you put what you want in the system. You can pick and chooce to keep the price close to what you want.
There is so much well-meaning yet conflicting advice, please help me decide which vendor to buy from!
I am looking for a mainstream desktop PC for home office and limited multimedia applications which is fast and won't give me problems, costing below $2000. If problems do come up, I want reliable, timely support and service.
Initially I was looking at the Dell Dimension 4700, but obviously many people here have had very recent bad experiences with Dell support. Others I have been looking at include Alienware, Velocity, Cyberpower, and Polywell.
Can anyone comment on these vendors or offer any other advice? Thanks very, very much!

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