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I was all set to build an i7 920 (thanks to all who advised me on that build) but happened upon this deal at Micro Center. They had an Asus P7P55D Pro MB for 9 (Open Box perfect/complete) and an i5 for 9.99. At 9 + tax I was getting an awful lot to let this go. I can probably pull off the build for under 0 now.

Even though some intended uses for this system are HD Video editing and rendering, in Vegas, I don’t really do that much to justify spending nearly double for the i7 920 with a good board.
I intend to game on it but will go with a single graphics card setup. I might even start out with a 9800GT for now to keep the cost down.

Here is what I have so far:

- 2 x 2GB OCZ Plat Edition DDR3 1333MHz Dual Channel memory AR

- Cooler Master Storm Scout ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = AR

- OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W Power Supply = AR

- Windows 7 Professional = .edu Offer

I have a monitor, keyboard and DVD burner.

Some have suggested the WD Black Caviar drive to me. I will probably go with that.

I feel this i5 combo gave me more for my money than the i7 920 was going to. I know I’d have more sheer power the other way but it was nearly impossible to walk away from this deal. I figure if I went the wrong way here I can always convert this to a new HTPC and build an i9 Editing/Rendering/Gaming powerhouse using some of the cash I saved sometime next year.

What do you think?