Quote: "Next month I am getting a memory card and I am slowly going to build my pc into the next gen."
The first computer I built my self was comprised of parts bought at eCollegePC.
The last computer that I built (the one I am using now) is comprised of parts bought at eCollegePC.
I think the reason they sell the systems pre-assembled with the specs you ordered (and steered away from selling parts) is because to many self-builders had trouble putting it all together. Fewer headaches for them by assuring a working system was sent.
Quote: "I recommend getting a custom built machine by yourself. "
That's what the "custom builder" is all about.
I am challenging people to spec the system in my post above for less money.
Can anyone come up with a 2.4 quad Q6600 with a TB storage and 4GB memory with a GeForce 8800 GTS for less money???
Or can anyone come up with other systems that would run X10 out of the box at a lower cost?
Edit
The idea being that we can all work together on locating the best hardware vendors so all of us will benefit from the savings. I am not trying to hijack your thread Lon, just thinking beyond the cards alone.