I was browsing in the newspaper for computer prices, and they.... aren't so bad.
Okay... so far i want a

a) Pentium 4.... 2.0 gHz or higher. (Or should i get an athlon?)
b) optical mouse
c) webcam (actually, strike that, unless it's a more expensive detachable one i'll only use it for taking silly pictures of myself at the computer)

c) LCD monitor. If the price is okay... like sub $900 i guess...?
d) CD-RW and 16x DVD drive(s). Separately? .
e) Printer, inkjet, sub $200... about $100.
f) Reasonable soundcard. About $100.
g) 56k Modem. Internal or external? Either would do. With voice/data/fax. Sub ... 100.
h) Ethernet card (hrm, i saw one selling for $30 at the computer shop in the union)
i) Video card (i know nuts about them, what is good?)
j) 3D card
USB ports and stuff, umm can't think of anything else.