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@moog
I hope this doesn't come across as condescending Will but basically:
The big number (eg 250GB, 320GB) is the amount of storage space (you said you used to have 10GB), this won't really affect the performance of the computer and unless you have a lot of music/photos/films. Anything over 100GB will be enough.
The smaller number (between 1GB and 4GB) is the amount of memory the computer has for making calculations it needs there and then. More of this is good if you want to run lots of programs at the same time although if you just have simple applications running (eg word, internet explorer) it will be fine with 1GB or 2GB.
I haven't really been interested in computers for a few years but I'll have a look what I can find. I think that most of the ones linked/talked about so far are good value but quite over specc'd for what you want/need.
edit:
This looks like a decent deal, I'd get it without the operating system then get hold of a moody version of Windows for it (I have a copy of XP you are welcome to). There is a cheaper option (£170) which will be streaks ahead of your current system but will date quicker so I think it's worth the extra money for the one linked. I've never bought a complete system from Novatech but always had good service from them when I bought components.
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/pc/range/origin.html