Advice on new computer

[Hulk]

I'm in the market for a quad core computer.

I will just be using it for work so I don't need the best video card, I could probably do with just the onboard video. Some of my software is very cpu dependent and having just one core is not cutting it anymore.

I know it's very easy to build a pc but I just do not have the time.

Please recommend a budget quad core from a store such as Microcenter. I think I saw one for $550 but would like to know if there are better deals.

Thanks.

 

[Dangman]

Wait, are you asking for a prebuilt or DIY PC?

 

[Hulk]

prebuilt, Sir (don't need a monitor).

 

[Dangman]

Cheapest but still decent quad-core PCs from MC:
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0302799
http://microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0303606

Cheapest but still decent quad-core PCs from BB:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9156478&type=product&id=1218038551741
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9168205&type=product&id=1218041999474

 

[engiNURD]

There's a dell deal that comes and goes... check gotapex.com for dell deals.

Dell Vostro 420 Tower with Core 2 Quad Q8200, 2GB Memory, 320GB HD, 256MB ATI Video, DVD Burner, and 22" LCD Monitor for $629 after $400 Instant Discount!