Motherboard/CPU/RAM Bundle

Motherboard: XFX nForce 680i LT SLI Motherboard

CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Processor 2.40GHz OEM

RAM: OCZ 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 Memory (2 x 2048MB)

Price: $399.99 (after $20 Mail In Rebate)

Graphics Card: EVGA GeForce 8800 GTS Video Card

• 320MB GDDR3
• PCI Express
• SLI Ready
• (Dual Link) Dual DVI, HDTV

Price: $199.99 (after $20 MIR)

Hard Disk(s): 2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 160GB Hard Drive

• 7200rpm
• 8MB buffer
• SATA-300, OEM X 2 (Raid 0 setting)

Price: $59.99 x 2 = $119.98

Comment: Since we are building the ultimate gaming PC, performance is the top priority. This explains why we are getting two 160GB hard disk for RAID 0 setting. If price is an issue for you, you can go for Seagate Barracuda 250GB Hard Drive at $69.99.

Optical Drive: Plextor PX-800A/SW-BL SuperMulti Retail DVD Burner

• 18x DVD±R Burn
• 16x DVD±R Read
• 8x DVD+RW
• 6x DVD-RW
• 8x DVD±R DL
• 12x DVD-RAM

Price: $39.99 (after $30 MIR)

Comment: The alternative is Lite-On burner. Plextor wins out because of its brand reliability and also the low price (due to the price rebate).

Monitor: Acer AL2216WBD 22″ Widescreen LCD Monitor

• Ultra-fast 5ms
• WSXGA+ 1680×1050
• DVI, VGA
• VESA 100mm

Price: $209.99 (after $50 MIR)

Comment: We could easily get a 25" LCD for our ultimate gaming machine, but that will easily add another $200 to the bill, which we feel is not really justifiable.

Computer Case: Cooler Master Centurion 5

• Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case
• Front USB
• Firewire
• Audio Ports

Price: $49.99

Power Supply Unit: Ultra X2 750-Watt Power Supply

• ATX
• 120mm Fan
• SLI Ready
• SATA-Ready
• 20/24-Pin, Modular

Price: $79.99 (after $40 MIR)

Keyboard: Ideazon Zboard ZBD-101 USB Gaming Keyboard

Price: $38.99

Comment: The alternative is Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard (2007 Version), but we like this keyboard better because it is highly configurable and more comfortable during gameplay.

Mouse: Logitech - G9 - Laser Gaming Mouse

Price: $69.99