That's nice though I would change a few things. In IrishGrimReapers setup, you cannot use DDR3 RAM with that Gigabyte motherboard as it only supports DDR2. This is because that motherboard allows for AM2 which only supports DDR2, also the full non-OEM version of Windows 7 is a waste. For reference, the GTS 250 is basically a rebranded 9800 GTX. Anyway, below is also an alternate setup.
Case:
Broadway Com Corp R-910 Black thick Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - This is a large full ATX case which means you can install the huge graphics cards and fans in it. This makes it perfect for future upgrades. $79
Motherboard:
ASUS M4A77TD Pro AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - This supports AM3 processors only and allows for DDR3 along with Crossfire. Since you're getting a graphics card, you do not need on-board video. $89 (Before $10 mail-in rebate)
CPU:
AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz - I would suggest the Phenom II 965, but the difference in price for an added 200MHz. is not worth it. Like all other Black Edition processors, this one has an unlocked multiplier. $175
Graphics Card:
SAPPHIRE 100283L Radeon HD 5770 (Juniper XT) 1GB - This card is on par with the HD 4890 in many ways, but this is a much better card than either the 4890 or the GTS 250. This card is smaller, consumes less energy, produces less heat, allows for Crossfire, and has DirectX 11. Alternatively, you could go for the
SAPPHIRE 100282SR Radeon HD 5850 1GB which is about the second most powerful card on the market for about $150 more. $169
Power Supply:
OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W - This produces enough power for a 5770 Crossfire setup, so there is upgrade potential built-in. Power cables to all SATA devices come with this, so you don't need to purchase any adapters. $99 (Before $30 mail-in rebate)
RAM:
Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 - This motherboard requires DDR3 memory. Remember, with 4GB or more of RAM, you need a 64-bit operating system. $79
Hard Drive:
Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB - Plenty of space. $79
Optical Drive:
Sony Optiarc 24X DVD/CD Rewritable Drive Black SATA Model AD-7240S-0B - A simple optical drive. $27
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - This OEM version is the same as the full retail edition, only the licensing and pricing is different. Basically, it says that you cannot move this copy of Windows to a new PC whereas the full retail version allows you to move it. A PC, by Microsoft's terms, is defined as a motherboard, so if you get a new motherboard, you get a new PC. You can replace everything else and not violate the EULA, besides, the AM3 socket will be around for a while so there is little reason to switch out the motherboard for the foreseeable future. $106
Aftermarket Heatsink and Fan:
COOLER MASTER Intel Core i7 compatible V8 RR-UV8-XBU1-GP 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - This cooler will work with the i7's but it will also work with 939/AM2/AM2+/AM3. Also, it comes with a free sample of thermal compound, so you don't have to buy any. $59
Total Price: $970 (Before rebates)
Edited by DJBPace07, 05 November 2009 - 10:56 PM.