 | Thermaltake ARMOR+ VH6000BWS 25CM FAN Window Full Tower 10 PCI Slot - Black
$199.99 free sh. @ radioshack.com
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1277&ID=1408
The Thermaltake ARMOR+ VH6000BWS & the Corsair CC800DW Obsidian 800D are the full towers of choice for this system. Capable of housing all this hardware and still keep the system cool.
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 | Corsair CC800DW Obsidian 800D Black Aluminum Full Tower ATX Enthusiast Case
Buy new: $273.99 / Used from: $200.00 http://www.corsair.com/products/800d/default.aspx
A dust-filtered 140mm fan draws in cold air at the bottom of the chassis and exhausts it at the rear and top. This forces fresh air directly over the VGA card and CPU. The SATA hot-swap bays has a separate 140mm fan which vents from the chassis via a sealed chamber. The 800D has support for up to three additional top-mounted 120mm fans.
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 | Corsair HX Professional Series 850-Watt 80 Plus Certified Power Supply Compatible with Core i7 and Core i5 - CMPSU-850HX
Buy new: $154.99 / Used from: $155.00 $169.99/free sh. @ accessories.us.dell.com
http://www.corsair.com/products/hx850/default.aspx
OC the cpu, (2)GTX285, 2 WDHD, 2 fan cont., 7 fans, 6 RAM, 2 DVD Drives and still enough of power for this system(824W required)
To know how much of a PSU you need go to: http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/
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 | Corsair Professional Series™ HX1000 80 Plus Certified Modular Power Supply (CMPSU-1000HX)
(Optional)
$213.99 w/free sh.,combo deal, M.I.R. @
zipzoomfly
If concerned that the 850HX is not enough, then consider this PSU for a replacement.
http://www.corsair.com/products/hx1000/default.aspx
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 | Gigabyte Intel X58/Intel ICH10R Intel X58 ATX DDR3 2200 LGA 1366 Motherboard (GA-X58A-UD3R)
Buy new: $199.99 / Used from: $121.95 $209.99(price includes shipping) @ newegg.com
http://www.gigabyte.us/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=3317&ProductName=GA-X58A-UD3R
$204.99 @ zipzoomfly w/free sh.
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 | Intel Core i7 Processor i7-930 2.80GHz 8 MB LGA1366 CPU, Retail BX80601930
Buy new: $354.00 / Used from: $200.00 This is all the processor needed for this system.
http://ark.intel.com/Product.aspx?id=41447
$264.48 from the seller, jojokatada , here on Amazon.com
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 | Corsair Cooling Hydro Series H50 All in One High-performance CPU Cooler CWCH50-1
$77.99 @ zipzoomfly
http://www.corsair.com/products/h50/default.aspx
Add another 120mm fan for push/pull ability.
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 | Cooler Master Excalibur 120mm PWM Case Fan - Barometric Ball Bearing R4-EXBB-20PK-R0
Buy new: $13.52 / Used from: $13.49 Use 2 of this to add Push/Pull effect to CWCH50-1.
http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?category_id=1655&product_id=2965
Add 2 of these Socket Head Cap Screws,6-32 x 1-1/4 to mount fans.
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 | Corsair HX3X12G1600C9 XMS3 12 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz 240-pin Triple Channel Core i7 DDR3 Memory Kit
Buy new: $89.99 $317.99 w/free sh. @ zipzoomfly.com
Excellent memory for this system or any other system.
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 | Corsair CMD12GX3M6A1600C8 Dominator 12 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz 240-pin Triple Channel DDR3 Memory Kit
Buy new: $297.99 / Used from: $220.00 (Optional)
Or take it up a notch and add these.
$408.99 w/free sh. @ zipzoomfly.com
http://www.corsair.com/products/dominator/default.aspx
This comes with the Corsair CMXAF2 Dominator Triple Channel Airflow Memory Fan.
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 | Corsair CMXAF2 Dominator Triple Channel Airflow Memory Fan
Buy new: $31.53 $29.40 @ buy.com
Add this to cool those ram(s) down. Control the speed with Zalman Multi Fan Speed Controller Panel.
Dominator RAM comes with one.
http://www.corsair.com/store/item_view.aspx?id=1187122&utm_source=Corsair&utm_medium=PressRelease&utm_content=StoreLink&utm_campaign=GTXLaunch
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 | BFGEGTX275896OCE - Bfg Tech GeForce GTX 275 OC Graphics Card nVIDIA GeForce GTX 275 648 MHz - 896 MB GDDR3 SDRAM 448 bit - PCI Express 2.0 x16 - DVI-I
http://www.bfgtech.com/bfgrgtx275896oce.aspx
Or add 1 or 2 of these to the system.
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 | AmazonBasics HDMI to DVI Adapter Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
Buy new: $7.99 If you don't have DVI connection on monitor or want HDMI connection, then consider this or one like it.
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 | Eforcity HDMI-F to DVI-M Video Adaptor with Gold Contacts
Buy new: $1.92 / Used from: $0.01 If you already have extra HDMI cables then consider this adapter or one like it when converting from DVI to HDMI.
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 | EVGA 02G-P3-1185-AR GeForce GTX285 2048 MB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card- Lifetime Warranty
(Optional)
$455.99 @ zipzoomfly.com
Add 2 and make them SLI; though one is more than enough for this system.
www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=02G-P3-1185-AR
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 | Geforce Gtx 285 Pcie 2GB 2PORT Dvi-i HDtv
This is the same one as above but listed different. Comes with free shipping.
But still $455.99 @ zipzoomfly.com
www.evga.com/products/moreInfo.asp?pn=02G-P3-1185-AR
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 | ZALMAN ZM-MFC3 Multi Fan Controller Real-Time Display Retail
Buy new: $80.21 $69.99 w/free sh. @ zipzoomfly.com
http://www.zalman.co.kr/ENG/product/Product_Read.asp?idx=341
Add 2 of these.
The tower case comes with fans; but, should install more fans and filters to keep out the dust and stay cool!
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 | Western Digital Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop Hard Drive Bulk/OEM - WD1002FAEX
Buy new: $151.07 / Used from: $105.59 $104.99 w/free sh. & $15 MIR=$84.99 @ zipzoomfly
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?DriveID=792
WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5- Inch SATA hard drive combines 7200 RPM, 64 MB cache, and SATA 6 Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing.
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 | Western Digital 300 GB VelociRaptor SATA 10,000 RPM 16 MB Cache Desktop Hard Drive WD3000GLFSRTL - Retail
Buy used from: $185.00 (Optional)
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=459
Even though this is a 10,000 RPM drive, it only comes with SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache.
The WD S25 WD3000BKFG is 10K, SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache.
So you choose; the 1TB Caviar Black, the 300GB VelociRaptor or the WD S25 for your OS Drive.
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 | Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARS
Buy new: $136.00 / Used from: $115.00 $134.99 w/$15 MIR = $119.99 @ zipzoomfly.com
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=773
WD Caviar Green drives use less power and support quieter, cooler-running desktop PCs and external storage devices.
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 | Kingston SSDNow V+Series 128 GB SATA 3GB/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Notebook Upgrade Kit Bundle SNVP325-S2B/128GB
Buy used from: $221.16 (Optional)
http://www.kingston.com/ukroot/ssd/vplus_series.asp?id=2
Or consider this SSD for your Operating System Drive.
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 | Thermaltake TMG HD1 HDD Cooler
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $9.81 (Optional)
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1130&ID=1594
Cool down the hard drives with this.
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 | Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black)
Buy new: $25.99 / Used from: $22.09 http://us.liteonit.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=279&Itemid=67
If you don't want or need a Blu-Ray burner, but a great dvd burner, then consider this one.
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 | LITE-ON 4x Blu-ray Disc SATA Internal Optical Drive iHOS104
Buy new: $73.84 http://us.liteonit.com/us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=191
Consider this Blu-Ray Rom Drive to play all those BR Movies.
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 | LG Electronics CH08LS10 LightScribe SATA Blu-ray Combo Drive, Retail (Black)
Buy used from: $51.95 $99.99 free shipping @ zipzoomfly.com
Or use this combo instead of 2 separate Lite-On Drives.
http://www.lge.com/au/it-products/optical-storage-devices/LG-blu-ray-drive-CH08LS10.AYBR10B.jsp
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 | PIONEER BDR-205BK 12X SATA Blu-Ray Writer Black Drive Bulk
(Optional)
If you want a Blu-Ray Burner then consider this one.
Use this Blu-Ray Burner to watch your Blu-Ray movies or to burn B-R discs. Use the Lite-On IHAS424-98 for dvd burning and all other uses to save on wear & tear of this Pioneer Drive.
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/BusinessProducts/Blu-rayDisc+DVDWriters/Blu-rayDiscWriters/BDR-205
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 | Thermaltake A2018 Smart Case Fan Blue 120MM
Use one at top of case.
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1164&ID=1725
Add 2 of these Socket Head Cap Screws,6-32 x 1-1/4 or double-sided tape to mount fans.
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 | Thermaltake A2414 80mm Blue LED Dual PCI Slot Fan
Buy new: $19.23 (Optional)
http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1145&ID=1745
Pulls hot air from the top and bottom of this unit blows it out the back of the tower. Drop the inside temp up to 12 degrees or more.
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 | Kensington K33902US Bluetooth USB Micro Adapter
Buy new: $19.86 / Used from: $25.00 (Optional)
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.
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 | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Buy new: $182.22 / Used from: $170.71 $99.99 @ zipzoomfly
MICROSOFT GFC-00599 Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit Software OEM
$139.99 @ zipzoomfly
MICROSOFT Windows 7 Professional 64bit DVD FQC-00765 (Full Version) Single-Pack OEM
MICROSOFT GLC-00736 Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit Full Version $179.99 @ zipzoomfly
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 | Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Upgrade
Buy new: $180.75 Install Windows 7 Home then upgrade to Ultimate. This has the OEM Disk. I prefer the upgrade with the OEM disks and not where you must download the key to install the upgrade(No Disk/Must Make Recovery Disk)
$179.99 @ zipzoomfly
MICROSOFT GLC-00736 Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit Full Version
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 | Samsung SyncMaster 2333HD HDTV Widescreen LCD Monitor (Glossy Black)
(Optional)
$229.99 @ newegg.com w/free sh.
Add this to the system for a great monitor/HDTV option.
http://www.samsung.com/ph/consumer/monitor-peripherals-printer/monitor/lcd-monitor/LS23CFUKFV/ZA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&tab=features
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 | Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 4000
(Optional)
$48.99 @ zipzoomfly
Overall a great combo. Laser mouses are better than optical mouses.
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 | Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p HD Webcam - Black
Buy new: $34.99 / Used from: $29.49 (Optional)
This full-featured webcam, with ClearFrame image-processing technology, delivers smooth, detailed 16:9 video in full 720p HD quality and crystal-clear audio. Digital, noise-cancelling microphone helps improve speech quality. Optimized for Windows Live and Windows 7.
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