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ameratsu said:
Can we stop trying to insist that PCs cost $1000+? It just isn't true, a capable PC can be built for ~$500 or less. Even less if you already have a case/psu.

http://gaming-pc-review.toptenreviews.com/

Check the prices there for 2009.  The idea is to get a machine dedicated to PC gaming. 

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-e5200-radeon,2144.html

If you want to talk parts alone, and you assemble it yourself.  Good luck getting tech support for that.

 

Basically, you can argue you save money, IF the computer you own is able to play games capably.  Games are an added bonus.