As a note, my coworker just built a system from monarchcomputer.com and it was an AMD x2 3800 dual core, an x800xl graphics card and 2 gigs of ocz ram for just under 1400. THat dell xps system is overpriced and not very good. I spent 1700, that had at the time just under top of the line(an x800xt pe instead of an x850 xt pe.) I put mine together but still. that dell price is terrible. My advice to the OP, if you want a new machine, do research and start finding the best components, and a retailer that will give you what you want at the right price.