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Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31000340AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply OCZ Reaper HPC 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop...

As far as the vid card goes, get a connect3d vid card and unlock it to x800xt speeds. Only cost you $180 and 5 min of time to flash it.

I always buy middle ranged cards, and specifically ones that can unlock/overclock well. Thus I feel that middle range cards are for the true enthusiasts because they are the ones that want to take something and greatly increase its performance. Buying a 400 dollar card is stupid if you can...

or you could spend 1500 on an amazingly awesome desktop :D

I believe that it tis you who should research :p Just check crazymofo's post. EVGA also has a combo deal right now, where you get an SLI mobo, the card, 25 dollar rebate, 25 dollar evga cash, and COD.

I would have to disagree and say save a few more bucks and get the 7800gt.

Yes, please answer the OP's question, as I have the same one.

the 2x512 ballistix would only run $116...don't think that's too unreasonable.

Well, my old system has seen its last days, so it's time for a new one. Here is what I am currently considering. Mobo: - DFI infinity ultra - DFI NF4 Ultra-d Processor: - athlon 64 3200+ ($155) - opteron 146 (OEM is 201...PIB 221) - Possibly 3800x2 ($299)...but this is out of what I...