I was considering for a long time building my own custom from scratch, but don't really have the time i'd like to really concentrate on everything, plus the fact that i'd be a first time builder, anyways, i am thinking about buying a custom from ABS, check it out here <http://www.abspc.com/app/config.asp?mono=1353&view=2> and added on to the ABS selection, which is $1716, a Dell FP 19" LCD (don't worry, im not a gamer) for $620, a epson printer for around $90, Antivirus software, Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Version $124, Logitech Z560 speakers $162. That brings the total to around $2700 and my mom thinks its crazy to spend that much on a computer, but its a full setup really. Tell me what you guys think, thanks