at compusa
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=320288&pfp=BROWSE
its a great deal
if u want dual core get this
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=320309&pfp=BROWSE
then buy a new powersupply and gfx card from newegg
for a powersupply, i suggest thermaltake, antec, enermax, ocz, etc.
for the gfx card i suggest getting a nvidia 6600gt
if u want to build ur own computer, u can buy all your parts from newegg, zipzoomfly, tigerdirect, etc.
if u want custom pc builders, i suggest monarch but theres also abs, velocity micro, cyberpower, ibuypower, alienaware, falcon northwest, etc.
So I know other people have had similar postings like this, however, I still have some questions. Any advice would be appreciated for I am not that technically savvy.
Questions:
1. Where should I buy? Online retailer vs. Electronics store? Which online retailers?
2. What brand? Name brands vs. other companies? Ebay?
I need something that I can play games on, but also something that also acts like a media center.
3. Is a dual core processor worth the price?
And finally, any other PC buying advice or tips. Thanks a lot.

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