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−	==== $2500 Core 2 Quad ====
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−	! Model
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−	! CPU
−	| [http://www.intel.com/products/processor/core2quad/index.htm Core 2 Quad Q6600] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=A6600 785]
−	| rowspan="12" | [[Image:Armor_Jr.jpg|right|Thermaltake Armor Jr.]]
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−	! Motherboard
−	| [http://www.gigabyte.com.au/Products/Motherboard/Products_Overview.aspx?ProductID=2455&ModelName=GA-965P-DS3P Gigabyte 965P-DS3Pro V3.3] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=DS3P+3.3 192]
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−	! RAM
−	| [http://www.adata.com.tw/adata_en/product_show.php?ProductNo=AD2800U 2GB A-DATA DDR2 800] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=ADATA+800 192]
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−	! Hard Drive
−	| [http://www.samsung.com/Products/HardDiskDrive/SpinPointTSeries/HardDiskDrive_SpinPointTSeries_HD501LJ.asp 500GB Samsung HD501LJ] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=500GB+SATA 175]
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−	! Optical Drive
−	| [http://www.pioneer.com.au/products/computer_peripherals/index.html 18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=212D 50]
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−	! Graphics Card
−	| 768MB GeForce 8800GTX || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=8800GTX+768MB 765]
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−	! Sound Card
−	| Onboard from motherboard || -
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−	! Case
−	| [http://www.thermaltake.com/product/Chassis/midtower/armorjr/vc3000_index.asp Thermaltake Armor Jr.] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Thermaltake+Armor+Jr 165]
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−	! Power Supply
−	| [http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/power_management/ocz_gamexstream_power_supply-nvidia_sli_ready_ 700W OCZ GameXStream] || [http://www.staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=700+OCZ+GameXStream 195]
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−	! Cooling
−	| - || -
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−	! Additional
−	| - || -
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−	! Total Cost
−	| - || 2519 + Postage
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−	After the $2500 machines, you get to the area of diminishing returns. This machine is not so much faster than the $2250 system, more a better platform for going crazy with even more high end upgrades, such as two 8800s in SLi. However, you will get to the stage of spending hundreds of dollars for a small improvement in performance.

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Contents 1 $750 AM2 2 $1000 AM2 3 $1000 Core 2 Duo 4 $1250 AM2 5 $1250 Core 2 Duo 6 $1500 Core 2 Duo 7 $1750 Core 2 Duo 8 $2000 Core 2 Duo 9 $2250 Core 2 Duo

$750 AM2

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+	105
Motherboard	ASUS M2N-MX	80
RAM	1GB A-DATA DDR2 667	79
Hard Drive	250GB Samsung SP2504C	88
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	256MB nVidia GeForce 8600GT	185
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	Foxconn TSAA805	49
Power Supply	430W Coolermaster Extreme Power	48
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	682 + Postage

This system, despite its low price is a viable ticket to entry level gaming. It features a reasonable sized hard drive (250GB) sufficient for most users, and a GeForce 8600GT, which will be plenty quick enough for most games.

$1000 AM2

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+	136
Motherboard	ASUS M2N	89
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 800	189
Hard Drive	250GB Samsung SP2504C	88
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	256MB GeForce 8600GTS	279
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-BB	81
Power Supply	430W Coolermaster Extreme Power	48
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	960 + Postage

I believe this system is the sweet spot for bang for buck computing. It features a decent CPU, plenty of RAM, a large hard drive, and a decent graphics card. The case is pretty good looking too. This system would be appropriate for moderate to frequent gaming.

$1000 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6320	219
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-S3	148
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 667	150
Hard Drive	250GB Samsung SP2504C	88
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	256MB nVidia GeForce 8600GT	185
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	430W Coolermaster Extreme Power	48
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	971 + Postage

At a touch under $1000 the Core 2 Duo system is quite impressive. The RAM, CPU and Board will allow for some nice overclocking, whilst the 8600GT is a decent card. For $1000, this system would be very quick and well suited for demanding office applications.

$1250 AM2

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+	242
Motherboard	ASUS M2N	89
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 800	189
Hard Drive	250GB Samsung SP2504C	88
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	320MB nVidia 8800GTS	396
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	CoolerMaster iGreen 500W	118
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	1253 + Postage

This machine is designed to focus this more on stock performance than overclocking, since the Core 2 Duo systems are typically the way to go for the overclockers. However, with a 5600+, Geforce 8800GTS and 2GB of RAM, for the money, this system is a bargain beast!

$1250 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6600	290
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3 V3.3	158
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 667	150
Hard Drive	320GB Western Digital Caviar SE16	117
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	256MB nVidia GeForce 8600GTS	279
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	430W Coolermaster Extreme Power	48
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	1173 + Postage

This machine is a real budget beast, with an E6600, plenty of RAM and a quick video card :)

$1500 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6600	290
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3 V3.3	158
RAM	2GB A-DATA Vitesta DDR2 667	150
Hard Drive	320GB Western Digital Caviar SE16	117
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	320MB nVidia 8800GTS	396
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	SilverStone Strider ST56F 560W	121
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	1363 + Postage

Sub $1500 Core 2 system with 8800GTS in the house!

$1750 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6600	290
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3 V3.3	158
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 667	150
Hard Drive	320GB Western Digital Caviar SE16	117
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	768MB nVidia GeForce 8800GTX	765
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	SilverStone Strider ST56F 560W	121
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	1732 + Postage

Probably as far as the average user needs to go to have a very decent gaming experience - top of the range graphics card with a decent CPU.

$2000 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6700	418
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3 V3.3	158
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 667	150
Hard Drive	500GB Samsung HD501LJ	175
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	768MB GeForce 8800GTX	765
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	iCute S901-4GA-SS	81
Power Supply	600W OCZ GameXStream	165
Cooling	-	-
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	1962 + Postage

$2250 Core 2 Duo

Part	Model	Price	Case
CPU	Core 2 Duo E6700	418
Motherboard	Gigabyte 965P-DS3P V3.3	188
RAM	2GB A-DATA DDR2 800	192
Hard Drive	500GB Samsung HD501LJ	175
Optical Drive	18x Pioneer DVR-212D SATA	50
Graphics Card	768MB GeForce 8800GTX	765
Sound Card	Onboard from motherboard	-
Case	Thermaltake Armor Jr.	165
Power Supply	700W OCZ GameXStream	195
Cooling	Thermaltake BigTyp 120	62
Additional	-	-
Total Cost	-	2210 + Postage