suggestions needed for cheap system

[zanthia]

my e-machine pc just died and now i need a new cheap machine, However all store bought ones comes with vista and i MUST have xp. any suggestion where i can get one for around 700-800. I don't need a monitor, mouse or keyboard. This must be a new pc.

[hyt3k9]

Buy a new Vista PC. Format the HDD with XP. You can pick up a computer for $500-$600 and buy an OEM copy of Windows XP like this one http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116169

[2fast4all]

A system like this
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Carts/ShoppingCart.aspx?AddNewSystem=1

[0mega]

A system like this
http://www.ibuypower.com/ibp/Carts/ShoppingCart.aspx?AddNewSystem=1

NO! iBuyPower is the DEVIL of system builders. GARBAGE! i would rather have a dell.

now that that is out of my system... lmfao

gateway.

and why must you have XP?

[Jason_Wall]

If you'd rather go with a boutique, AVADirect offers some nice budget builds. They'll put whatever OS you want on there.

I'd also strongly advise against Ibuypower and Cyberpower.

[zanthia]

I need xp because there are still too many games and programs that don't work right on vista.

Jason, I do like the idea of ava direct. But they have so many options there i can be a bit overwhelming for someone who is not familiar with individual components like cases.

would you be kind enough to give me example of a pc from there within my price range. I do want a halfway decent video card maybe a 7600 gt or even a 7900gs if the budget can do it. The pc that died had a 6600gt card in it so ideally i would like a card a bit faster if possible. Thank you. I don't care about amd vs intel cpu, at this price range i just want best value. This pc is to be mainly for web browsing and some gaming.

[2fast4all]

lol sorry for the ibuypower post, I didn't know they suck. Usually I build my oen system and have no problems with it.