Well, a quick list:
Memory - $185
Patriot Extreme performance 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820220227Video card - $355
EVGA 8800GTS 640MB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130071MB - $130
GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R (no firewire though)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050Processor - $278
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (look for the G0 stepping - SLACR - shop around to guarantee that version - runs cooler and less power draw)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017PS - $55 !!! after rebates
COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro 500 RS-550-ACAA-A1 ATX12V / EPS12V 550W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171025That's what I am using now - works out to $1,003 plus tax and shipping. I'm sure you can look around and shave a few $$$ here and there.
Edit - got my SLACR Q6600 at ClubIT - they have it for $265.
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail.cfm?itemno=CA1938460There - just saved you $13 - now only $990!
Oh, but you can't expect to wield supreme executive power just because some watery tart threw a sword at you.This comment was edited on Oct 11, 16:03.
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