re: #783 Rightwingconspirator

G.Skill 4GB DDR3 1600 x 2 $220
Intel X-25 Solid State Drive $225
AMD Penom II X4 955 quad Core $160
ATI HD 4670 $69
Asus M4A89GTD Pro/USB3 $150
DVD writer $25
Coolermaster Storm Scout $80
Powersupply with PFC $60

$989

Add Windows 7 Ultimate
and some WD RE for a large raid disc for storage,
but run the OS and programs off of the SSD!

And I geuss we are up around $1500, but your system will be fast!

AMD is more bang for the buck and this ASUS motherboard is rock solid.