Where To Get Vheap Gaming PC?

[pingufetch5]

Hey guys I was wondering where and how much I would have to pay to get a good gaming pc in Canada?
I want to be able to play new games such as COD Black Ops and Portal 2 with no lag.
Another game I was looking at that I want is Minecraft my current comp can only play it with fast graphics and tiny render distance. I want a comp that could run it with full render distance and fancy graphics.
I have know idea how to put computers together myself so one that comes already made would be a huge bonus.
I want around 6gb of ram since I run vista and it takes up quite a bit.
I was hoping for a price around 400 dollars but if I can't get one for that please leave a price.
I don't know much about computers so if you could post what specs I would need to run these game that would be great.
Um I think that's about all for this post any help would be greatly appreciated.
(God I right long posts)
Edit: **** messed up on the thread title how do I edit it?
Edit2: Just took a quick look at some of the other forums seems I am way to low on the price so if you guys could just post the lowest pre built pc that could run these games without lag it would be greatly appreciated

 

[MindoverMaster]

I play Minecraft with good graphics on my Radeon HD 5770. Anything current would play that fine.

An admin or mod has to change it for you.

 

[pingufetch5]

Thanks for the quick reply Mind!
How much did ur computer that you have now cost and did it come pre built?
Also love the Paper Mario avatar
Edit:I would be willing to make my own comp if I was given good instructions

 

[MindoverMaster]

My system, in my sig, cost me about $1,100. I built it myself.

It's not hard to build your own computer, it's just time consuming and dangerous if you don't know what you are doing.

Thanks about the avatar

 

[pingufetch5]

Hmmm expensive.... Oh well guess I better start saving some money.
Where did you learn to put ur comp together because it seems that putting one together urself can save alot of money. Also may I ask where you bought the parts from?

 

[MindoverMaster]

You should be able to put a swell computer together for ~$800. I just wanted premium parts

I was self taught how to put a computer together. Trial and error. There are a few good guides on the net, but I cant think of any atm.

Putting it together yourself gives you so many more options than just buying a system from Dell. And yes, you can save money, too. There's always sales going on. I always go to NewEgg.com They have the best prices around. I also like TigerDirect.com, because their primary warehouse is so near to me, I get packages next day.

 

[pingufetch5]

Thanks Mind you've been really helpful.
Now to think of a way to get more money lol

 

[MindoverMaster]

Hey, I didn't get 6,000+ posts from telling people off. If you want to learn, this is the place.

Beg your parents for money?

 

[iFargle]

I just realized... 6,808 posts since December 2009... I have ~940 since January 2009
On topic, T-F is a very good place to learn how to build your own system. Lots of helpful members

 

[pingufetch5]

Lol I don't think my parents will give me money.
Thanks Fargie I will check that out