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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($19.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Biostar TZ77A ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($42.98 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.99 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card ($363.98 @ Newegg)
Wireless Network Adapter: Intel 62205ANHMWDTX1 802.11a/b/g/n PCI-Express x1 Wi-Fi Adapter ($33.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Elite 335 Upgraded ATX Mid Tower Case ($36.85 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Case Fan: Cooler Master R4-L4S-10AB-GP 60.9 CFM 140mm Fan ($5.75 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: Corsair Enthusiast 650W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($17.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VS278Q-P 27.0" Monitor ($294.99 @ Amazon)
Total: $1235.98
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-04-07 03:36 EDT-0400)
It's easier to have an antenna that you can freely move around so you don't have to go through your computer case to get a signal, it makes a difference. Are there better wifi cards, possibly for the price but this is what I found in stock at newegg which was dual band. And after having a usb wifi device that kept overheating that caused internet drops I rather avoid USB, and this meets my criteria on that. And if you have a smartphone you can download something that tells you your wifi signal strength so you can experiment and find the best location for the antenna.
Link to case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119244
I included enough fans for the 2 sides and front intake. Used quiet 140mm fans which provide what should be more than adequate airflow.