ExtremeTech builds a 'Bang for the Buck' based on the Intel Core i7 processor. The result was a combination of peripherals that give you the best value for your money.
Specifications:
- Antec 300 case
- Antec Earthwatts 650 PSU
- ASUS P6T motherboard
- Intel Core i7 920 processor
- 6GB (2x3 DIMMS) OCZ Gold DDR3 Triple-channel 1600MHz memory
- Western Digital WD1001FALS Black Ed. 1TB HDD
- Lite-On DH401S BD optical drive
- AMD ATI Radeon HD 4870 512MB graphics card
- Creative SoundBlaster Titanium sound card
- Logitech Wave keyboard
- Logitech G5 mouse
- Dell S2409W Widescreen 1920x1080 LCD Monitor
- Creative GigaWorks T40 speakers
- Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit operating system
"This Bang for the Buck turned out more expensive than past efforts, but it's also more forward-looking. ... Even if you're only upgrading, we can't recommend higher each part in this system as it is, in our estimation, the best you can get for your money. Choose wisely, but consider this a guide. " [ExtremeTech | Build a Bang for the Buck PC]
The total bill for this build was US$2040. Take note that the setup is not a 'budget value system', but a best value and performance for your money build. If you prefer a different component, such as an AMD processor (and appropriate mobo of course) or Nvidia graphics card, you can just change the specs to your liking, using the above components as a guide.
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