Registered Member #1349 Joined: [ 23:04 ] [ 27 Dec 2005 ]
For college, I think you will get more out of a good laptop than a desktop. I bought a decent dell($1300) when I started college this year, and I barely use my desktop now. Also if you end up buying a name brand system, check if you get a school discount, we get like $200+ back form dell.
specs: 2.00ghz core 2 duo 2gb ram m8600GT 160gb 7200 rpm HD 1440x900 screen extended battery(get one, 4-5hrs) -runs BF2 maxed, BF2142maxed, Crysis at almost mid