I would suggest getting a basic AMD dual core processor and motherboard kit combo. You can find them on Tigerdirect or NewEgg. Stick with Windows XP. 1-2 gb of RAM should be good.
Video card, well you can get onboard (crap) or install a cheap 80 ...
I built a website a while back, using Wordpress, and it went down while I switched servers, computers (PC to Mac) and IP's.
Now, I am back-up on-line. Anyone please, feel free to check it out and let me know what you think. Feel free to be honest...
on Sunday
TechGeekNews.net is back up, live, and being put up-to-date...
I try to integrate any form of 'tech' into what I do
How did you find out about our Geek community?
Google.com
What are your "geeky equipment" specs?
Imac 24"
2.8ghz
500 GB HD
512 Nvidia Video
Fully loaded
PC
22" Widescreen HP
Duo 2 Core 2.6ghz
4GB DDR2
512 Geforce GT OC
1 TB HD Sata
Iphone 2G
Brother Printer
HP Printer Professional
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Happy
What makes you laugh?
My dogs
What is the thing in life you treasure most?
Friends
What's the geekiest thing you've ever done?
Connected to Imac using VNC to e-mail my PowerPoint Presentation to myself, and then modify it on my Iphone, and display it on my laptop for my school presentation...