I have built my machine!

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cjjeans

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* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 for digital cable tuner (64-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad processor Q9550 [2.83GHz]
* • 8GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM [4x2048]
* • 640GB RAID 0 (2 x 320GB SATA HDDs) - performance
* • 1GB NVIDIA GeForce 9800GT [2 DVI, HDMI and VGA adapters]
* • HP w2338h 23-inch 16:9 Full HD Widescreen Monitor
* • LightScribe 16X max. DVD+/-R/RW SuperMulti drive
* • Wireless-N LAN card
* • 15-in-1 memory card reader, 2 USB, 1394, audio
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio
* • No speakers
* • HP multimedia keyboard and HP premium USB laser mouse - Special Price!
* • Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
* • Norton Internet Security(TM) 2009 - 15 month

MONITOR KEYBOARD AND MOUSE too!

all this for $1,739.98

Next time i buy a pc - its going to be a desktop pc.

for all the same stuff at $1,939.98 I can get Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Quad processor Q9650 [3.0GHz]
 
Which in comparison... lets see a laptop!
(selected as similar options as possible)

* • Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
* • Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9800 (2.93GHz)
* • 8GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
* • 320GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
* • 1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 130M
* • 16.0" diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1920x1080p)
* • LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
* • Webcam + Fingerprint Reader with HP Imprint Finish (Fluid)
* • Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card
* • No TV Tuner w/remote control
* • HP Color Matching Keyboard
* • 12 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
* • No Productivity Software

all that for $2,523.99
 
1 COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
$69.99
1 Rosewill RNX-N2X IEEE 802.11b/g/n USB2.0 Wireless-N
$54.99
2 G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 -
$79.98
2 Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB
$99.98
1 LINKSKEY LKA-CR15B 19-in-1 USB 2.0 Black Card Reader/Writer
$10.99
1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit
$99.99
1 Logitech G15 USB Wired Standard Gaming Keyboard
$89.99
1 EVGA 896-P3-1262-AR GeForce GTX 260 Superclocked Edition
$194.99
1 LG Black Blu-ray/HD DVD-ROM & 16X DVD±R DVD Burner
$109.99
1 ASUS P5N-D LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard
$129.99
1 CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W SLi Ready
$89.99
1 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels
$90.99
1 Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
$274.99
1 Acer 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP Support
$259.99
Grand Total w/o shipping 1,656.84

Almost same price but:
bigger monitor that is HDCP
better vid card
better sound card
 
I still think you can get more bang-for-the-buck system for 1000-1200. I'll work on something.
 
cj, why 8gb ram? i tried it with vista ult. 64 bit, and ended up shipping 4gb back.
 
We're working on finalizing the specs. So far it's looking like 1200 bucks and some change.
 
$1700 seems WAY too expensive for what you have in the OP. Where are you getting those prices from?

If I were to buy NOW, I'd take a 9950 phenom BE with a cheap but nice AM2+ mobo, a zalman cooler (9x00 take your pick) and some quality mushkin/ocz/corsair mem. as well as a GTX 285 instead of the 9800GT... but that's just me.

Personally, I'm looking to upgrade as well, but waiting for intro of AM3 proccies, as well as the GTX275 in April. Perhaps May-June when their prices go down some (as well as the AM3 mobos), I'll finally make the plunge.
 
Soulzz and I put together a nice desktop for me with monitor and OS and some very nice parts for just over 900 bucks.
 
CJ I am selling a q9550. I used it for a month before my wife decided she needed a better computer for videos/photos so I put my 6750 back in and gave my computer to her so I could get my new i7. I was just putting the thing up for $210 shipped. Let me know if you are interested
 
Wish List:

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1 COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119077
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
$69.99
$59.99
1 ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131329
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy $86.99
1 CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$70.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$179.99
$109.99
1 RAZER Tarantula RZ03-00070100 Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard RAZER Tarantula RZ03-00070100 Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823114006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $89.99
1 SAMSUNG 2043BWX High Gloss Piano Black 20 SAMSUNG 2043BWX High Gloss Piano Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height & Pivot Adjustments and 2-port USB Hub
Item #: N82E16824001253
Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$259.99
$239.99
1 ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$64.99
$44.99
1 SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q
Item #: N82E16827151173
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy $24.99
1 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5
Item #: N82E16820145215
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$9.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$64.00
$55.00
1 EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card EVGA 896-P3-1265-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Item #: N82E16814130398
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy -$5.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$224.99
$219.99
1 Western Digital RE3 WD5002ABYS-01B1B0 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Western Digital RE3 WD5002ABYS-01B1B0 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822136294
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy $89.99
1 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q8300 Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80580Q8300
Item #: N82E16819115207
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $189.99
1 OKGEAR 10 OKGEAR 10" SATA II Cable Model GC10AKM22
Item #: N82E16812123197
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$2.00 Instant
$3.99
$1.99
1 Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
Item #: N82E16835100007
Return Policy: Consumable Items Return Policy $8.99
 
CJ, that isn't the updated list. Either way, it's a beastly system :).
 
Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1 Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Wolfdale 2.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7400 Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Wolfdale 2.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E7400
Item #: N82E16819115206
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $119.99
1 Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply
Item #: N82E16817182032
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$79.99
$59.99
1 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5 CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-8500C5
Item #: N82E16820145215
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$9.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$64.00
$55.00
1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #: N82E16822148395
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy -$5.00 Instant
$64.99
$59.99
1 RAZER Tarantula RZ03-00070100 Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard RAZER Tarantula RZ03-00070100 Black USB Standard Gaming Keyboard
Item #: N82E16823114006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $89.99
1 ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard ASUS P5QL PRO LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Item #: N82E16813131329
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy $86.99
1 SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q
Item #: N82E16827151173
Return Policy: 30 Day Return Policy $24.99
1 BFG Tech BFGEGTS250512OCE GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card BFG Tech BFGEGTS250512OCE GeForce GTS 250 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Item #: N82E16814143178
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$15.00 Instant
$164.99
$149.99
1 ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler ZALMAN CNPS9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$20.00 Instant
$64.99
$44.99
1 COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
Item #: N82E16811119077
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$10.00 Instant
$69.99
$59.99
1 Acer X223Wbd Black 22 Acer X223Wbd Black 22" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #: N82E16824009145
Return Policy: LCD Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$30.00 Instant
$199.99
$169.99
 
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