Computer crash #$%@&!!! New computer suggestions welcomed

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HAL crashed tonight. Am taking it to PC repair to see if some things can be salvaged. It is 4 years old. Would like to ask opponants to hold on as I will return.

Any suggestions welcomed. I download music, play JTCS, games from Total War series, & surf net.

Thanks!

I bought a HP Pavilion p6653w PC several months ago for under $500 and have been nothing but pleased (does not include monitor). Runs everything I want (Total War, JTCS, WITP Admiral's edition, Diablo 2, & performs great with Photoshop). Has 5GB RAM, expandable to 16GB, 1T HD, CD & DVD burner, Windows 7 & a lot of software no one wants.

I see refurbished one's out there for $250 now, but I'm sure there is a bit newer model now available for around what I paid.

:)