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MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131295
CPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115037
GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102747
PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005
HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148262
DVD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135172
Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129021
Thermal compound http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186020
CPU cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835186134
Total 812 w/o mail in rebates 782 w/ MIR.

Anyone know any better parts that cost a similar amount? Don't want to exceed 900 if I can help it.
Should i just get the c2d 8500? Is it worth it to get a sound card, does it really make that much difference?

Very sorry, in the wrong section...


Message edited by Mark $ on 07-22-2008 at 07:00:30 AM
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