G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ - Retail (Free shipping)
Item #: N82E16820231223 $159.99
GIGABYTE GA-EX58-DS4 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813128366 $244.99
Subtotal: $404.98
Yeah, such a terrible price for mobo and memory. Add $250, and you are still under $700, minus shipping/handling.
Why the fascination of always thinking that there are only $300 motherboards, when there are 4 over $300, 10 under $300, and 7 under $280?
All prices from Newegg (dated: 12/17)