| Component | Suggested part | Price (US$) |
| CPU | Intel Core i7 3770K | 339.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Silver Arrow | 84.09 |
| Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP5 TH | 249.99 |
| RAM | Samsung MV-3V4G3D 2x4GB kit (x2) | 89.98 |
| Video Card | Gigabyte GTX670 2GB Windforce3 | 399.99 |
| Sound Card | Asus Xonar Phoebus | 199.99 |
| Hard Drives | Samsung 830 series 256GB | 229.99 |
| Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB (data) | 179.99 | |
| Western Digital Caviar Red 3TB (backup) | 219.00 | |
| Case | Coolermaster Storm Trooper | 139.99 |
| Power Supply | Corsair AX750 | 169.99 |
| Total | 2302.99 | |
| Peripherals | ||
| Display | Samsung 27” S27A950D | 609.99 |
| Mouse | Logitech G500 | 57.99 |
| Mouse Pad | Razer Sphex | 14.99 |
| Keyboard | Logitech G510 | 64.99 |
| Headset | Corsair Vengeance 2000 (wireless) | 119.99 |
| Speakers | Corsair SP2500 | 199.99 |
| Webcam | Logitech C910 | 87.99 |
| Total | 1155.93 |
Ok, I do agree that is a looooot of money. Where can we improve on?
From the above list, I would keep the following components.
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CPU (pretty much the highest-end gaming CPU)
- CPU Cooler (pretty much the highest-end air cooler)
- RAM (yes they are CL11, but you can overclock and overvolt the heck out of them)
- Video Card (pretty much the best graphics card with best bang for buck in the higher end)
- Case (pretty much the best, feature rich case for the price)
