• Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2180 - Retail - $69.99
• Memory (RAM) (x1) : mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) with EPP Profile Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 996533 - Retail - $50.99
• Video Card (x1) : SAPPHIRE 100165L Radeon X1650PRO 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $44.99
• Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $44.99
• Optical Drive (x1) : Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DVR-215DBK - OEM - $30.99
• Motherboard : MSI P6NGM-L LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce7050 / nForce610i Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $49.99
• Case : RAIDMAX Scorpio ATX-868WSP Silver 0.8mm SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420watts PS2 ATX12V Power Supply - Retail - $49.99
• Total Price for this build : $341.93

My comments about my computer:

There are $27.50 worth of rebates that were not included in the costs above. This computer will certainly run Vista, as well as most modern games on lower resolution/graphics settings smoothly, and easily handle older games (like Source engine) at higher settings. It’s got a cheap CPU, but it is actually a re-branded core2 for the low end marked, so it is a very good performer. The memory may seem expensive, but with a $12.50 it’s as much as the cheapest ram, but much better. The hard drive is a standard budget WD drive. Most of the money was saved on the graphics card (by going for a mid range a couple generations old). As well as the Motherboard and Case/PSU. I would have been a little concerned with the quality and durability of the mobo and case/psu, but they have numerous good reviews, so I don’t think it’s a concern.