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Thermaltake ARMOR+ VH6000BWS 25CM FAN Window Full Tower 10 PCI Slot - BlackThermaltake ARMOR+ VH6000BWS 25CM FAN Window Full Tower 10 PCI Slot - Black
Buy new: $201.99
This is the full tower of choice for this system. Capable of housing all this hardware and still keep the system cool.
Cooler Master UCP Series 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - (RS700-AAAAA3-US)Cooler Master UCP Series 700W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Power Supply - (RS700-AAAAA3-US)
Buy new: $116.98
This supplies all the power I need for this system.
Asus Rampage II GENE Core i7 / Intel X58/ DDR3/ CrossFireX & SLI/ A&2GbE/ MATX MotherboardAsus Rampage II GENE Core i7 / Intel X58/ DDR3/ CrossFireX & SLI/ A&2GbE/ MATX Motherboard
Buy new: $213.73
Go to the "Extreme" if you want 3-way SLI. But, I hear 3-way SLI is a very difficult fit with most VGA Cards on the market. So, I chose with this one. Besides, it's all that I need for this system.
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU BX80601920Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920 2.66GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU BX80601920
Buy new: $299.00
This is all the processor I need for this system.
Cooler Master V10 Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Hybrid TEC Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-B2P-UV10-GP)Cooler Master V10 Copper Base Aluminum Fins 8 Heatpipes Hybrid TEC Core i7 1366 CPU Cooler - (RR-B2P-UV10-GP)
Buy new: $99.99 / Used from: $105.00
Not only cools your cpu but also your ram(s).
Corsair HX3X12G1600C9 XMS3 12 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz 240-pin Triple Channel Core i7 DDR3 Memory KitCorsair HX3X12G1600C9 XMS3 12 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz 240-pin Triple Channel Core i7 DDR3 Memory Kit
Buy new: $339.99
I turned these 12gb of ram into 24gb.
BFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OC2E 1GB GeForce GTX 280 OC2 Express 2.0 Graphics CardBFG Tech BFGEGTX2801024OC2E 1GB GeForce GTX 280 OC2 Express 2.0 Graphics Card
I have two of these going 2-way SLI. All I need for this system.
Thermaltake A2349 HARDCANO 12 SE Fan Speed ControllerThermaltake A2349 HARDCANO 12 SE Fan Speed Controller
Buy used from: $25.00
I have two of these even though the mobo, cpu and psu can regulate the fan(s) speed. The tower case comes with fans; but, will be installing more fans and filters to keep out the freaking DUST!
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB SATA 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive ST31500341AS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 1.5 TB SATA 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Hard Drive ST31500341AS [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Buy new: $114.10
I have four of these. The first will be the primary operating hd, the second will be a ghost hd to the first in case of operating fail (e.g. viruses, etc.), the third will be the main storage for movies, music, programs, pictures, etc., the fourth will be a back-up to the third.
LiteOn DH-4B1S - Disk drive - BD-RE - 4x2x4x - Serial ATA - internal - 5.25" - blackLiteOn DH-4B1S - Disk drive - BD-RE - 4x2x4x - Serial ATA - internal - 5.25" - black
What's to say about it; it writes what I want.
Liteon 4X Blu Ray Reader Black Retail PackLiteon 4X Blu Ray Reader Black Retail Pack
What's to say about it; it reads what I want.
Kensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro AdapterKensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter
Buy new: $27.47 / Used from: $25.00
Add this usb mini bluetooth adapter to the system to free up most if not all unnecessary and unsightly cables. Works with keyboards, mouse(s), printers, scanners, mobile phones, modems, routers, etc.; anything bluetooth able.
Microsoft Windows 7 Home PremiumMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $140.00
Add this the system or I also preferr Windows XP.