(BUILD-A-DAY DISCLAIMER: None of the Build-A-Day computers come with an operating system, as many people have copies of Windows around their home, or prefer to use a Free operating system such as Ubuntu or Debian. This is intentional. In addition, no computer builds will contain monitors, keyboard, or other peripherals unless otherwise specified.)

• PHILIPS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE interface (ATAPI)
• Antec Nine Hundred Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
• (2)Western Digital Raptor 150GB 3.5″ Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
• EVGA GeForce 8800Ultra 768-P2-N881-AR Video Card
• COOLER MASTER Real Power Pro RS-750-ACAA-A1 750W Power Supply
• (2)Transcend aXeRam 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1200 (PC2 9600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
• ASUS P5E ATX Intel Motherboard
• Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor
• $1980.90

The two high RPM 150GB hard drives run in a RAID array with each other, making faster caching and uncaching times for the computer. The motherboard comes with 2 PCI-E ports, allowing you to add in another 8800Ultra when the first becomes outdated. It is arguable that the video card could be replaced with two 8800s, giving perhaps slightly better bang for the buck. However, this combination would reduce the upgrade potential of the box, and could be worse in the long run

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