Search your area for computer shops that sell used computers. Try Craiglist in your area. I have got rid of items locally using craiglist. You might find a used pc right in your town.
http://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
Try to get a XP pc as Vista is problematic.
You probably know that Failure is not an option. It comes bundled with every Microsoft product.
Good luck.
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.