• Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz - $69.99
• Memory (RAM) (x1) : mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 - $50.99
• Video Card (x1) : EVGA GeForce 9600 GT 512MB - $149.99
• Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD6400AAKS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s - $99.99
• Optical Drive (x1) : Pioneer 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA - $30.99
• Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor - $109.99
• Case : COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UB Black /Blue Aluminum Bezel - $49.99
• Power Supply : Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 - $34.99
• Total Price for this build : $596.92

My comments about my computer:

There are about $35 worth of rebates available right now that were not included. If you want to make a more forward-looking system I would opt for the ASUS PQ5 pro motherboard (P45 Chipset) for $160 . You could cut about $30 with a 320gb hard, but the 640gb drive is a much better value per GB, and has slightly better performance. This computer will run almost every modern game on high settings at high resolutions. Also note, this CPU (which is actually a rebranded core 2), though it is a decent performer stock, is VERY overclockable. It will go to 3.2ghz without any exotic cooling, and a more meager 600mhz overclock should be no trouble at all. If you feel confortable overclocking, I would recommend it, but if not, you\’ll still get good performance.