THE ULTIMATE MEDIA PC

BYJOHN M. FREEL

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THE CASETHE CASE

XCLIO A380BK Fully Black Computer Case XCLIO A380BK Fully Black Computer Case With Side Panel WindowWith Side Panel Window Newegg.com $109.99Newegg.com $109.99

250mm Fans1 x 250mm front fan with VR fan speed control250mm Fans1 x 250mm front fan with VR fan speed control1 x 250mm side fan with VR fan speed control1 x 250mm side fan with VR fan speed control

Expansion External 5.25" Drive BaysExpansion External 5.25" Drive Bays External 3.5" Drive Bays1External 3.5" Drive Bays1 Internal 3.5" Drive BaysInternal 3.5" Drive Bays 7 Expansion Slots77 Expansion Slots7 Blue LED illuminationBlue LED illumination Excellent cooling solutionExcellent cooling solution Tool-less clips for easy installationTool-less clips for easy installation

HDD traysHDD trays

POWER SUPPLYPOWER SUPPLY

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W Power Supply compatible with core i7 Power Supply compatible with core i7

Newegg.com $109.99Newegg.com $109.99

Efficiency82% Efficiency Over Voltage / Protection Efficiency82% Efficiency Over Voltage / Protection Overload / Protection InputOverload / Protection Input

Voltage100 - 240 VVoltage100 - 240 V Input Frequency Range 50/60 Input Frequency Range 50/60

HzInput Current10A @ 115V, 5A @ HzInput Current10A @ 115V, 5A @ 230VMTBF>100,000 HoursDimensions5.9" x 3.4" x 230VMTBF>100,000 HoursDimensions5.9" x 3.4" x

6.56.5""

The Mother BoardThe Mother Board

EVGA E759 CLASSIFIED LIMITED EDITION 3-EVGA E759 CLASSIFIED LIMITED EDITION 3-Way SLI (x16) + PhysX w/ECP & NF200 1366 Intel Way SLI (x16) + PhysX w/ECP & NF200 1366 Intel

X58 EATX Intel MotherboardX58 EATX Intel Motherboard Newegg.com $449.99Newegg.com $449.99

CPU Type:CPU Type: Core i7 Core i7 South Bridge:South Bridge: Intel ICH10R Intel ICH10R Number of Memory Slots:Number of Memory Slots: 6×240pin 6×240pin Memory Standard:Memory Standard: DDR3 1600+ DDR3 1600+ Maximum Memory Supported:Maximum Memory Supported: 24GB 24GB Channel Supported:Channel Supported: Triple Channel Triple Channel PCI Express 2.0 x16:PCI Express 2.0 x16: 4 (x16/x8) 4 (x16/x8) PCI Express x1:PCI Express x1: 1 1 Model #: Model #: 141-BL-E759-A1 141-BL-E759-A1 Item #: Item #: N82E16813188047 N82E16813188047

THE PROCESSORTHE PROCESSOR

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920

Newegg.com $279.99 Newegg.com $279.99 Series:Series: Core i7 Core i7 QPI:QPI: 4.8GT/s 4.8GT/s L2 Cache:L2 Cache: 4 x 256KB 4 x 256KB L3 Cache:L3 Cache: 8MB 8MB Manufacturing Tech:Manufacturing Tech: 45 nm 45 nm 64 bit Support64 bit Support Hyper-Threading SupportHyper-Threading Support Virtualization Technology SupportVirtualization Technology Support

THE HARD DRIVETHE HARD DRIVE

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 720Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM0 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM

Newegg.com $159.99Newegg.com $159.99

Cache:Cache: 32MB 32MB Average Latency:Average Latency: 4.16ms 4.16ms 7200 RPM7200 RPM

SECOND HARD DRIVESECOND HARD DRIVE

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 720Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM0 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM

Newegg.com $159.99Newegg.com $159.99

Cache: 32MB Cache: 32MB Average Latency: 4.16ms Average Latency: 4.16ms 7200 RPM7200 RPM Piggybacked onto first hard drive.Piggybacked onto first hard drive. Used to keep full backups Used to keep full backups

MEMORYMEMORY

Mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM Mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 DDR3 1600

Newegg.com $234.99Newegg.com $234.99

Cas Latency:Cas Latency: 8 8 Timing:Timing: 8-8-8-24 8-8-8-24 Voltage:Voltage: 1.65V 1.65V Multi-channel Kit:Multi-channel Kit: Triple Channel Kit Triple Channel Kit Heat Spreader:Heat Spreader: Yes Yes Features:Features: Gold Z3 XTC Heat spreader Designed specifically for the Intel X58 chipset / Core i7 Gold Z3 XTC Heat spreader Designed specifically for the Intel X58 chipset / Core i7 Recommend Use:Recommend Use: High Performance or Gaming Memory High Performance or Gaming Memory

OPTICAL DRIVE OPTICAL DRIVE

LITE-ON Black Blu-Ray DVD Drive & DVD Burner LITE-ON Black Blu-Ray DVD Drive & DVD Burner with LightScribe SATA Model iHES206-08 with LightScribe SATA Model iHES206-08

Newegg.com $109.99Newegg.com $109.99

BD-ROM:BD-ROM: 6X 6X DVD-ROM:DVD-ROM: 16X 16X Form Factor:Form Factor: 5.25" 5.25" Load Type:Load Type: Tray Tray Features:Features: Write Speed: DVD±R: 16X DVD±R DL: 8X Write Speed: DVD±R: 16X DVD±R DL: 8X

DVD+RW: 8X DVD-RW: 6X DVD-RAM: 12X DVD+RW: 8X DVD-RW: 6X DVD-RAM: 12X

NETWORK ADAPTERNETWORK ADAPTER

Killer NIC M1 Gaming Network Card – Killer NIC M1 Gaming Network Card – 10/100/1000Mbps PCI Network Adapter10/100/1000Mbps PCI Network Adapter

Newegg.com $229.99 Newegg.com $229.99

On-board Memory:On-board Memory: 64MB DDR PC2100 64MB DDR PC2100 Runs In-Game Applications Directly on the Runs In-Game Applications Directly on the

CardCard Provides higher gaming performance while Provides higher gaming performance while

multitasking, with applications that run multitasking, with applications that run directly on the card\'s NPU.directly on the card\'s NPU.

Offloads all network processing to the Offloads all network processing to the NPU, freeing up vital CPU resources to NPU, freeing up vital CPU resources to boost average frame-rates and smooth boost average frame-rates and smooth game play game play

THE VIDEO CARDTHE VIDEO CARD

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2 100251SR Video SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2 100251SR Video CardCard

Newegg.com $399.99 Newegg.com $399.99

Max Resolution2560 x 1600Max Resolution2560 x 1600 HDMI1 (via Adapter) DVI2TV-HDMI1 (via Adapter) DVI2TV-

OutHDTV / S-Video OutOutHDTV / S-Video Out Memory Size2GB Memory/ Memory Size2GB Memory/

Interface 512-bitInterface 512-bit

THE SOUND CARDTHE SOUND CARD

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card

Newegg.com $94.99Newegg.com $94.99

PortsPorts

Line InLine In

Line OutLine Out

Front/Rear/Center/Subwoofer/Rear CenterFront/Rear/Center/Subwoofer/Rear Center

HDTV MONITORHDTV MONITOR

HITACHI HITACHI UltraVisionUltraVision 42" 16:9 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Monitor UT42V 42" 16:9 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Monitor UT42V702702

Newegg.com $1499.99Newegg.com $1499.99

Anti-Reflective ScreenAnti-Reflective Screen

120Hz with Motion Interpolation120Hz with Motion Interpolation

Reel120 Film De-JudderReel120 Film De-Judder

Automatic 2:3 Film ProcessingAutomatic 2:3 Film Processing

3D Digital Color Management3D Digital Color Management

Dynamic ContrastDynamic Contrast

Dynamic Histogram ProcessingDynamic Histogram Processing

MPEG Noise ReductionMPEG Noise Reduction

3 Color Temperatures3 Color Temperatures

Custom Color TemperaturesCustom Color Temperatures

30, 36 Bit Deep Color 30, 36 Bit Deep Color

TOUCH SCREEN MONITORTOUCH SCREEN MONITOR

GVISION P19BH-AB-459G Black 19" Serial / USB GVISION P19BH-AB-459G Black 19" Serial / USB 5-wire Resistive Touch screen LCD Monitor 5-wire Resistive Touch screen LCD Monitor

Newegg.com $529.99Newegg.com $529.99

Display Colors 16.7 MillionDisplay Colors 16.7 Million

THE SOUND SYSTEMTHE SOUND SYSTEM

Companion 5 multimedia speaker system Companion 5 multimedia speaker system Bose $399Bose $399 Control pod houses volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a Control pod houses volume control, single-touch mute, headphone jack and connection for a

second audio source such as an MP3 player.second audio source such as an MP3 player. Premium sound for all movies, games ad=nd multi mediaPremium sound for all movies, games ad=nd multi media

IT’S A BOSE!!!IT’S A BOSE!!!

WIRELESS NETWORK ROUTERWIRELESS NETWORK ROUTER

LINKSYS WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band LINKSYS WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router Wireless Router

Amazon $199.99Amazon $199.99

SOFTWARESOFTWARE Microsoft Windows Vista UltimateMicrosoft Windows Vista Ultimate

Microsoft.com $299.99Microsoft.com $299.99 McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 3 UserMcAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 3 User

Amazon.com $54.99Amazon.com $54.99 Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 & Adobe Premiere Elements 7 Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 & Adobe Premiere Elements 7

Amazon.com $129.99Amazon.com $129.99 Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Full VersionMicrosoft Office Professional 2007 Full Version

Amazon.com $359.99Amazon.com $359.99

ItunesItunes…Free download from itunes.com…Free download from itunes.com

KEYBOARDKEYBOARD

Saitek Cyborg Gaming Keyboard (PK17U) Saitek Cyborg Gaming Keyboard (PK17U)

XOXIDE.COM $74.99XOXIDE.COM $74.99

Adjustable gaming keyboard (featuring customizable backlighting, programmable functions, & media keys)

Multi-color Backlights w/ Tru Vu Key Illumination & Adjustable Brightness Gold-plated Connectors (for USB and Audio)

Metal-Plated key caps in Gaming Areas (Preventing Excessive Wear )Pass-through USB, Audio and Microphone Sockets

THE MOUSETHE MOUSE

Wireless TrackMan Optical Trackball MouseWireless TrackMan Optical Trackball Mouse

Fentek.com $69.95Fentek.com $69.95

GAMING MOUSEGAMING MOUSE

ZalmanZalman FG1000 FPS Gun Gaming Mouse FG1000 FPS Gun Gaming Mouse

Xoxide.com $54.99 Xoxide.com $54.99

Features:Features: Gun-Style Design Optimized for First- Person Gun-Style Design Optimized for First- Person

Shooters Shooters Ergonomic Slant Grip Ergonomic Slant Grip Wide Angle Targeting (w/ Minimal Movement) Wide Angle Targeting (w/ Minimal Movement) 5 Programmable Buttons (Backwards, Forwards, 5 Programmable Buttons (Backwards, Forwards,

L/R & Scrolling) L/R & Scrolling) Real-Time DPI Control Scroll Button (Up to 2000 Real-Time DPI Control Scroll Button (Up to 2000

DPI) DPI) Smooth & Silent Teflon Feet Smooth & Silent Teflon Feet Gold-plated USB Connector Gold-plated USB Connector

HEADSETHEADSET

PlantronicsPlantronics GameComGameCom Pro Digital Stereo PC Gaming Headset Pro Digital Stereo PC Gaming Headset

Xoxide.com $49.99Xoxide.com $49.99

FeaturesFeatures 24-bit 100dB signal-to-noise ratio codec transforms analog audio into exceptional digital 24-bit 100dB signal-to-noise ratio codec transforms analog audio into exceptional digital

audio audio Real-time equalization performed by DSP chip, frees PC processor for faster game play Real-time equalization performed by DSP chip, frees PC processor for faster game play

and maximum system performance Isolated Filter Banks eliminate interference between and maximum system performance Isolated Filter Banks eliminate interference between connected components connected components

Metal housing safely withstands the strongest surges Metal housing safely withstands the strongest surges Comfort for long gaming sessions Comfort for long gaming sessions Noise-canceling microphone delivers exceptional speech recognition accuracy Noise-canceling microphone delivers exceptional speech recognition accuracy 40mm speakers for maximizing bass response 40mm speakers for maximizing bass response

WEBCAMWEBCAM

Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video CameLinksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camerara

Amazon.com $55.99Amazon.com $55.99

Built-in stand-alone web server, no PC necessary Built-in stand-alone web server, no PC necessary Security Mode automatically sends email alerts with video Security Mode automatically sends email alerts with video

clips upon motion detection clips upon motion detection Sends high-quality live video to your network wirelessly Sends high-quality live video to your network wirelessly

POWER SURGE PROTECTORPOWER SURGE PROTECTOR

Tripp Lite HTPOWERBAR10 Home Theater Surge Tripp Lite HTPOWERBAR10 Home Theater Surge Protector/Suppressor 10 outlets 3coax 5700 Protector/Suppressor 10 outlets 3coax 5700 Joules RJ11 Joules RJ11

Amazon.com $69.99Amazon.com $69.99

$500,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance $500,000 Ultimate Lifetime Insurance 5700 joules surge suppression rating 5700 joules surge suppression rating Isolated Filter Banks eliminate interference Isolated Filter Banks eliminate interference

between connected components between connected components Metal housing safely withstands the strongest Metal housing safely withstands the strongest

surges surges

PARTS LIST AND TOTAL COST

PRODUCT AND DESCRIPTION COSTXCLIO A380BK Fully Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window $109.99OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ700MXSP 700W Power Supply $109.99EVGA E759 CLASSIFIED LIMITED EDITION 3-Way SLI (x16) + PhysX w/ECP & NF200 1366 Intel X58 EATX Intel Motherboard $449.99Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 $279.99Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive $159.99Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM $159.99Mushkin 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $234.99LITE-ON Black Blu-Ray DVD Drive & DVD Burner with LightScribe SATA Model iHES206-08 $109.99Killer NIC M1 Gaming Network Card – 10/100/1000Mbps PCI Network Adapter $229.99SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2 100251SR Video Card $399.99Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Interface Sound Card $94.99HITACHI UltraVision 42" 16:9 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Monitor UT42V702

$1,499.99GVISION P19BH-AB-459G Black 19" Serial / USB 5-wire Resistive Touch screen LCD Monitor $529.99Bose Companion 5 multimedia speaker system $399LINKSYS WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router $199.99Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate $299.99McAfee VirusScan Plus 2009 3 User $54.99Adobe Photoshop Elements 7 & Adobe Premiere Elements 7

$129.99Microsoft Office Professional 2007 Full Version

$359.99Saitek Cyborg Gaming Keyboard $74.99Wireless TrackMan Optical Trackball Mouse $69.95Zalman FG1000 FPS Gun Gaming Mouse $54.99Plantronics GameCom Pro Digital Stereo PC Gaming Headset

$49.99Linksys Compact Wireless-G Internet Video Camera

$55.99Tripp Lite HTPOWERBAR10 Home Theater Surge Protector/Suppressor 10 outlets 3coax 5700 Joules RJ11

$69.99

TOTAL COST OF PARTS $6,189.72

TOTAL TIME TO PUT THIS TOTAL TIME TO PUT THIS PROJECT TOGETHERPROJECT TOGETHER

12 HOURS12 HOURS

TOTAL COST FOR PARTS AND TOTAL COST FOR PARTS AND SOFTWARESOFTWARE

$6189.72$6189.72

HAVING THE ULTIMATE MEDIA PCHAVING THE ULTIMATE MEDIA PC

PRICELESS!!!!PRICELESS!!!!

WHAT I GET OUT OF THISWHAT I GET OUT OF THIS

RECOGNITION FROM MY FRIENDSRECOGNITION FROM MY FRIENDSHOPEFULLY GETTING AN “A” ON THIS HOPEFULLY GETTING AN “A” ON THIS

ASSIGNMENTASSIGNMENT

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