The Blinger: GPU - Gainward HD4870

Gainward HD4870 Golden Sample is by far GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY.... @ $400



1. ATI HD 4870 GPU Clockspeed: 750 - 775MHz

2. Memory: 512MB DDR5 Memory Clockspeed: 950MHz - 1000MHz Pixels per clock (peak)

3. Cooling: Hybrid Fan w/Tri-HeatPipe

4. Video-Features: HD-Output Connectivity: DVI-I + DVI-I + HDTV + HDMI thru. DONGLE

Long Term Memery: HDD's - Seagate 7200.11 or Samsung HD501LJ or Western Digital WD5000AAKS.

Thir here is the problem (PRICE) samsung bieng cheaper, then western digital then finaly Seagate. Samsung = $80 WD = $105 Seagate = $115

Samsung HD501LJ 500Gb = $80 (Best Value for money)
1. SATA II 3Gb/s HDD (standard)
2. 7200rpm (standard)
3. 16MB Cache (standard)
4. Samsung Noise guard, SilentSeek, FDB (Fluid Dynamic Bearing) Motor, 3-yr manufacturer warranty...

Western Digital WD5000AAKS 500Gb = $105 (average price)
1. SATA II 3Gb/s HDD (standard)
2. 7200rpm (standard)
3. 16MB Cache (standard)

Seagate 7200.11 500Gb = $115 (Getting Expensive)
1. SATA II 3Gb/s HDD (standard)
2. 7200rpm (standard)
3. 16MB Cache (standard)
4. 5 Yr Warranty.

Info: http://pcmaniacs.com.au/hard-drive-sata-hard-drive-desktop-c-40_45.html

The short term memery: RAM - OCZ PC2-8500 (1066) Reaper HPC Edition

This would have to be the sexiest ram maker ever.... OCZ.



1. The new modules also offer instant overclocking right out of the box with EPP (Enhanced Performance Profiles)

2. Available in 4GB (2x2048MB) Dual Channel Kits

Info = http://pcmaniacs.com.au/pc28500-1066-reaper-edition-2x2gb-p-4259.html

The Brains: AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition

AMD Phenom X4 9850 Black Edition 2.5Ghz Quad Core AM2+ would have to me on of the more "Orgasmic" cpu's I have ever seen....



1. AMD AM2+ Phenom 9850 Quad Core CPU

2. 2.5Ghz, 4Mb Cache, Boxed Boxed Processor with Heat Sink/Fan. Socket AM2+

Info = http://pcmaniacs.com.au/phenom-9850-black-edition25ghz-quad-core-retail-p-4502.html

Gigabyte GA-MA790GP-DS4H AM2+ (AMD)

This here would have to be one of the best (cheapest) am2+ boards i've seen... @ $189.00


1. Supports AMD Phenom / Athlon series processors
Dual Channel DDR2 1066* memory support for remarkable system performance

2. Quad PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics interfaces with ATI CrossFireX™ support for extreme gaming performance

3. Integrated dual LAN with Teaming function to provide twice bandwidth of transmission speed
4. High quality 8-ch ALC889A High Definition audio with DTS Connect support, featuring 106dB Signal to Noise Ratio and Full Rate Lossless Audio with Blu-ray/ HD DVD playback support.

5. Re-engineered Thermal Design featuring All Copper Silent-Pipe and Crazy Cool

6. External SATA2 design makes you enjoying "easy to use, easy to go, and easy to play"

Info: http://pcmaniacs.com.au/gigabyte-gama790gpds4h-p-4516.html