Pete_C, I was looking for a desktop before I start grad school this August. I know building your own PC can be a better bet, i.e.: choosing quality parts yourself, lower cost for more, no bloatware etc. However, I am pressed for time and don't know if I want to devote the time to building my own rig. With that said is there anyway I could see a great lists of desktop PCs specifically? I am looking to spend around 1,000 dollar's. I have checked Tom's Hardware, PC Mag, CNet, and it's hard to get definitive list. Any help would be amazing!