How much do you think I could sell a computer for? I'm guessing $600. Here are the specs:
Windows 7 Home
Intel i3 3.2ghz x2Radeon 5830 1gb 256bit (core 800MHz memory 1000MHz)12gbs RAM, 2x2gb 1333 G.Skill / 2x4gb 1600 Team Group
MSI 3GB/s USB 2.0 Micro ATXSeagate 1tb HDD (7200rpm)
Sony Optiarc DVD drive
Black Broadway Com mid ATX case, steel, w/ 3 80mm fans
Xigmatek 600 watt
It is moderate, I built it for about $650 in March 2011. The 5830 is sort of 'deactivated' and it's home built
So around $600 because you can build the step up for about $750 (USB 3.0 6gb/s Sata mobo w/ x2 PCI, 1.5tb HDD, Radeon 6870, Intel 3.3ghz sandybridge), assuming a $30 case, if I did things right
You'd have to spend another $150 or so to 'futureproof' it for another year or two, like new mobo with 2 pci slots, and a new case to house it, so it comes down to comparing prices, and convenience