looking for a new PC

hello everyone

I am in the market for a new pc,mother board or a good barebones. Problem is that I'm not sure what processor should I look for My dream pc would be alianware current set =)
but that be over 5k as a parent I can't bring my self to make such an investment just to play a few games and look up youtube.
Anyone that know what would work please responce ( oh, NO P4 they suck and run very hot) looking for at least 3.2ghz speed,3-4gb mem,512+video and I dont want to over clock it.

Tried the Hardware Section? I'd be more than happy to help you there.