$400 is a real stretch if you're looking to build even the most basic of gaming rigs.
Nah, hardware is cheap.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16813128380
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.165544
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16817339012
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820146784
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102770
Good luck
Edited, Mar 10th 2009 6:26pm by Smasharoo
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