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EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX260 Core 216 896MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card with Lifetime WarrantyEVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX260 Core 216 896MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card with Lifetime Warranty
Got crysis? You need this!!! it's not as fast as the 4870 x2, but it's not as expensive and performs very well with today's games, specially with the new driver update.
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Intel P45 + ICH10R Chipset with PCI-E x16 interface Ultra durable  MotherboardGigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R Intel P45 + ICH10R Chipset with PCI-E x16 interface Ultra durable Motherboard
Buy new: $119.38 / Used from: $105.00
Because you shouldn't have to pay an arm and a leg for a motherboard. This board is perfect for those on a budget who don't need SLI. It's not high end, but it's packed with features and it's really cool looking.
Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Intel Core i7 and Core i5Corsair CMPSU-650TX 650-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply compatible with Intel Core i7 and Core i5
Buy new: $90.98 / Used from: $79.99
Great Quality. Silent. Powerful and under 100 dollars. Plenty of connectors. Only con is that it's not modular, but it's a great power supply.
OCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK PC2-8500 DDR2 Dual Channel Reaper Series 1066MHz 4G Kit CL 5-5-5-18 MemoryOCZ OCZ2RPR10664GK PC2-8500 DDR2 Dual Channel Reaper Series 1066MHz 4G Kit CL 5-5-5-18 Memory
Buy new: $127.99
These babies are blazing fast and they look really cool for those of us with cases with side panel windows. DDR3 is still too expensive and 4gb of these will handle any current game. If you want to go over the top, get 8 gb of these. Just Make sure you get a 64 bit version of windows.
Aluminus Black High Gloss CaseAluminus Black High Gloss Case
You've got so many cool looking gadgets, now you need to put them somewhere where the eye will appreciate it. Great case. Light, easy to carry. Plenty of space for good ventilation and hiding cables. With a couple of led fans this thing looks like it's about to lift off the ground.
Zalman CNPS9700NT Copper Heat Pipe CPU CoolerZalman CNPS9700NT Copper Heat Pipe CPU Cooler
Buy new: $49.80 / Used from: $45.00
The first thing you do is get rid of the intel cooler. This things sweeps the floor with it. It looks awesome ans it's one of the best air cooling solution on the market. It's a bit expensive, but youl'll fall in love with it.
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual-Core Processor, 3.16 GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Dual-Core Processor, 3.16 GHz, 6M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB, LGA775
Buy new: $198.90
great price point. Dual cores still beat quad cores in most benchmarks. Overclocks easily. Blazing fast. It's under 200 dollars!!!
Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver)Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard (Black/Silver)
Awesome keyboard for those of us who game at night. Reviews show it's better than it's more recent version, the g15.
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker SystemLogitech X-530 5.1 Speaker System
Buy new: $82.29 / Used from: $60.00
If you want surround sound at a great price, this is it.
Acer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD Monitor - BlackAcer AL2216Wbd 22" LCD Monitor - Black
Buy used from: $220.00
1680*1050 max resolution. 22 inches!! it's not the best of the best. For the price and purpose, it's great!!