I just bought a great computer from
CyberPowerPC.com They have great configurators that are fun to play with and seem decently priced. Good place to start comparison shopping.
You may want to buy locally if you want the easiest tech support. Your options here range from mom-n-pop computer shops to big box retailers like Best buy or CompUSA. If it goes wrong you can drive the computer in and talk to a real person. Some places offer extra warranties with tech support that include house calls that probably cost alot extra.I do my own tech support though, so I haven't shopped for it.
All of the big PC magazines have product and component reviews online. Also check out
Tom's Hardware.com.
[ 01-12-2005, 05:23 PM: Message edited by: Chewbacca ]