How do I chose a good budget desktop computer?

Thanks again, I really appreciate all the help.

I will be sure to get on there mailing lists/be checking again the website again today to see what comes up. I did just see an ad on the side of my screen a few minutes ago advertising black Friday "doorbusters" that linked to the Dell website, but that sale is a week or so from now so I'll be taking that into consideration as well (since I'd be willing to wait a couple weeks if its worthwhile, although I have doubts over whether the sales then will be that much better).