Yes, avoid it like the Super-Plague! Yeah totally dude, build your own, it doesnt take much energy at all. My budget PC was a little less than that and it still kicks ass! As for a M/KB just get a generic KB, dont fall for those expensive gaming KBs, THEIR CRAP! mouse: Microsoft Intellimouse 1.1a My Samsung 713n(17') was worth about $180. So yeah, sorry for the long-ish post but dont buy that.