Need a new computer

[dkn1997]

My 8 year old HP pavillion finally died.  I'm looking for a replacement tower.  I like my peripherals, mouse,keyboard,monitor,speakers, etc....  I just need a tower.

I'm looking to spend between 250-400, I'd like minimum 3g RAM.  Hard drive storage is not as important as I keep all my important stuff on an external drive in case my computer crashes...like it did.  

My family uses the computer for:

Internet surfing(by far #1 use)
video playback
watch dvd's
burn dvd's
Ipod music storage/download songs

That's pretty much it.  We don't do any gaming on the PC.    
I'd definitely need a tower with an operating system installed, and MS office.  

I'd like to get some recommendations from the peanut gallery lol...   

[ChgrSteve67]

This is where I would start
http://www.jr.com/category/computers/desktop-computers/pc-desktops/

Also check with your local electronic stores for close out deals on end of life PCs and floor models.

Your really limiting your options with the $400 price mark.
A decient machine is gong to be more in the 600-800 price range.

And then your going to need a monitor.

I don't know what you have for wharehouse stores in your area but they are also a good place to shop.
They usually have good packaged deals that are reasonably priced.
http://www.costco.com/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BC&Ne=5000000+4000000&eCat=BC|84|56671&N=4017755%205000107&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|0||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&topnav=

And lastly look for Deals on the Dell web site (Yes I know there are Dell haters out there)
You can start with a base model and build your own PC from there if you like and get phone support and a good warenty.
http://www.dell.com/home/desktops

Buying a PC is like buying a car. You got to shop around to find the one thats right for you.

-Steve

[451-74Charger]

go to Microcenter.com and check thier closeouts, about $250 for a desktop

[gschmidt211]

Based on the criteria you suggested above, I think you would be very happy with the following:

All of your peripherals would hook up and work.  That is the idea behind this product.  Go to an Apple store near you and check it out.