Currently my reference model for building a PC.
Here’s what’s decided so far:
- Graphics Card: MSI R4850-512M Radeon HD 4850 512MB
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
- Heatsink: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro
- Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R
- Memory: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500)
- Power Supply: Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W
- Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM
- Exterior Case: COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black
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For now, this will do, but this is subject to change as new technologies and products arise in the future.
Right now, with deals and savings randomly spouting about, this all totals out to just under 800, which isn’t bad at all, especially with some really high quality parts.


