• Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Pentium E2180 - $69.99
• Memory (RAM) (x1) : G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 RAM - $44.99
• Video Card (x1) : BFG Tech BFGE96384GSOOCE GeForce 9600 GSO 384MB PCI-E Video Card - $109.99
• Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $44.99
• Optical Drive (x1) : Samsung SH-203B 20X DVD±R SATA DVD Burner - $26.99
• Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-EP43-DS3L Intel P43 Motherboard - $99.99
• Case : Antec NSK4480 ATX Case with Antec Earthwatts 380W PSU - $99.95
• Total Price for this build : $496.89

My comments about my computer:

The Earthwatts 380W PSU that comes with the case is more than enough power for this $500 system. It can even support a 9800GTX video card if neccessary. It’s made by Seasonic, makers of some of the world’s best power supplies.

The motherboard has PCI-E 2.0 so there’s a bit of longevity in this system. 2GB of RAM is enough for many games out there.

Also, the E2180 CPU is highly overclockable. Many can hit 3.0 to 3.2Ghz.