lol yeah.. gotta keep it super fast and lighting speed ahead.

I also found this site.. http://www.digitalstormonline.com/?gclid=CIPIuOjqhJgCFQkiagodD3YlCg

You can build your own pc etc.

I'd go to http://www.newegg.com/ personally. They usually have some really great prices on desktops, or even go to places like http://www.woot.com/ and http://www.sellout.woot.com/ They usually have some refurbished computers for cheap, and they're actually fairly decent.

The longer you wait, the better deal you're going to get, as technology continues to grow bigger, better, and faster.

discountpc.com
Directron.com
accurateit.com


just keep in mind you will have to buy your own video card for some of the games you may want to play.

If you know your way around a computer build your own, if not then buy one from someone you trust in the industry but if you don't know anyone then I wish you luck.

Walmart 279.00 and ready to go.

I like the Dell computers, my current desktop is a Dell, i have less than 600 bucks in this thing, but there are some things to consider. Gaming takes up a lot of memory, so you will want more memory. You will also want a good power supply. Those two things...are the most important. Upgraded power supply and memory. You mentioned Gaming, and a word program..go ahead with extra memory..anything less, is like a corvette with a lawn mower motor lol. My last desktop was a gateway, i had over three thousand in that thing, and this lil Dell would blow the doors off it. My advice, for anyone, is to get the best power supply, and the most memory you can, but be frugal..this is an ever changing techno world, tomorrow may bring a better system, so i wouldn't spend a ton on it, no...

I have seen good cheap desktops at BJ's for $300 (not including hte monitor and stuff)

For me.. I just got the Macbook Pro

Try newegg.com