I did give these companies a serious look, but their Systems were much more than I was looking to spend (around $800 + or -). As for AvaDirect, I just couldn't do it; maybe I just scared myself out of it... so last night I ordered a PC from Ewiz.Com. They have a System Builder where you pick...
I was all set to purchase a System from AvaDirect until I did research and read some posts on this site. Most of the negative ones I've read are within the last few years, and I'm a bit confused as to how a company with such a bad rep can be rated 'A' with the BBB, and have only 10 (closed)...