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[Enigma]

I'll preface this post by saying I know a bit about computers, but I'm not a computer guy so I have limited knowledge.
I've been using my laptop at home in place of a desktop for the last few years. I'm considering upgrading, and as I never take my laptop with me anywhere, I figure I'd be better off getting a desktop.
All I'd really be using it for is the Internet, Skype, downloading and watching movies, and MS Office. I don't play games. I'd like something that isn't going to bog down much if I'm downloading, watching a movie and running a few programs at the same time.
About how much money am I looking at for a system that can do this? (not including monitor)
And are there any brands to avoid or to look for here?
And what about Costco in Korea? I bought my current laptop at Costco in Canada because I got a good deal. Are computers at Costco in Korea worth checking out?

Thanks

[JMO]

I got one that can do roughly that for 430,000 on gmarket. For a few extras (i already had a cd/dvd player for example) you could go to 500,000. Actually you could probably do it for 400.

[eamo]

The cheapest in-store solution is in Sunin-Plaza, Yongsan......they have recommended systems priced from 400,000 upwards. Last I looked.

Pick the system you like from presets listed on posters.......or agree a custom build of your own.

[vDroop]

300,000 won for that. Avoid brand name pre-built computers. Go to little computer shop hole in the wall place. Core 2 Duo with 2gigs of ram and on-board video.

Computer getting bogged down is 99% user error/neglect. 2GB of RAM is able to handle almost anything if you aren't gaming or rendering video.

[ttompatz]