Dell Optiplex GX280 Slimline - $189
Specs:
  • 3.0ghz Hyperthreaded P4 Processor
  • 512mb DDR2 Memory
  • 40gb SATA Hard Drive
  • Windows XP Professional
  • CD-RW Burner

Available Upgrades:
  • 768mb Ram - $24
  • 1gb Ram - $34
  • 1.5gb Ram - $49
  • 2gb Ram - $59
  • 80gb Hard Drive - $39

This computer looks virtually identical to the $129 and $159 slimline models, but this is a GX280. Unlike the other two machines, this computer has a much faster processor with Hyperthreading technology. Hyperthreading allows multiple threads through the processor which makes multitasking MUCH faster. It's almost like having two processors. This machine will be able to do just about anything from gaming to photo and video editing. This machine also has DDR2 memory and a SATA hard drive, which are MUCH faster than standard DDR and ATA. Because of this, 1gb of memory should be plenty for just about everything you can throw at it whether it be gaming or photo and video editing. This is the ultimate multitasking machine.