My Dell Dimension 2400 is my third computer and has made me a confirmed Dell fan. The computer was relatively inexpensive, top of the line the year I bought it (I've had it for a few years now) and has been utterly reliable.

This computer came with XP installed on it and had all the usual software tha tyou get when you buy a Dell. It has a 2GB Pentium processor, came with 256MB RAM, good video and audio, came with a 17" monitor (not flat panel) and 2 speakers. All for under $500. It has never once crashed on me. It has been completely reliable and steady. The only upgrade I've done has been to...