How come the tower-style systems have to include a monitor? Why not price out just the CPU?
• As noted above, the point of these comparisons is to configure the best complete system possible, which in my mind includes the computer itself (CPU with hard drive, RAM, optical drive etc.), a display, keyboard, mouse, and speakers. I’ve decided to make other peripherals optional (printer, scanner, etc.). “Hey, I just specced out the exact same system from Dell today for $50 less than the one you list–you’re making your numbers up!” • ALL system configurations and prices were taken DIRECTLY off the respective company’s Web sites on the specific dates listed on the given chart. Given the crazy PC market, any number of the bundles, add-ons, promotions, etc. could have changed by the time you read this. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH, ESPECIALLY IN THE CASE OF DELL, WHICH CHANGES ITS PROMOTIONAL OFFERINGS ON A DAILY BASIS!! “How come you don’t include “white boxes”? I can put together my own killer PC system for half the cost of any of these brands by purchasing my CPU, motherboard, case
