This is from Dells performance/multimedia line with the recommended configuration - it retails for $999.99. See it here.

Specs are as follows:

• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad processor Q6600 (2.4GHz)
• 3GB DDR2-667mhz dual channel SDRAM (2×1024, 2×512)
• ATI Radeon 2400 Pro 128MB RAM
• 320GB 7200 rpm SATA 3Gb/s hard drive
• 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW drive
• Dell USB mouse and Keyboard
• Total: $999.99

And now if you buy the parts yourself:

• Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD $109.99
• Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor $275.99
• SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 2400PRO 100203L Video Card 256MB $36.99
• Kingston 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $22.99
• Rosewill TU-155 Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window $54.99
• Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model AD-7190A $23.99
• GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard
• Crucial 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $39.99
• SpecResearch Black Keyboard $9.99
• Total: $667.91
  

The homebuilt has double the dedicated video ram and a faster dvd burner, while still being only roughly 67% of the price.

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