prices from newegg (don't know much about computer hardware retailers in na, so can't say, but heard ncix.com is also a good one):
- cpu: intel core i7 870 = $290
- cpu cooling: corsair h50 = $75
- mainboard: gigabyte ga-p55a-ud3 (sata 3.0, usb 3.0) = $140
- memory: corsair dominator 2x2gb pc12800 c8 = $135
- graphics card: msi n460gtx cyclone oc 1gb = $235
- hdd: western digital caviar black 1tb 64mb/sata 3.0 = $95
- ssd: crucial realssd c300 64gb sata 3.0 = $145
- psu: corsair 750hx 750w (80+ silver - in fact gold -, modular) = $150
- case: cooler master storm sniper = $130
- dvd reader/burner: samsung sh-2253l lightscribe = $23
- thermal paste: arctic silver 5 = $10
total: $1427
after mail in rebates: $1377
now if you want to, add a fan controller, change the case, change the fans, add a 2nd fan on the h50 for push&pull cooling configuration, change the graphics card to a gtx 470
maybe you can find better prices, but here you go, this is some great rig, really powerful and futureproof
overall everything is great there, only premium hardware
