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Old 14th September 2008
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Some rough estimates:

2x Q9450 CPU = $600
6-8x PC2-5300 ECC = $200-$300
2x high end graphics cards (comparable to GF7800/8600), each capable of dual heads = $280~$400
2x 19" LCD = $400
2x 17" LCD = $320~$380
2x DVD Burner = $40-$50
1x CD Burner = $20
1x 3.5" Floppy = $15
1x Standard keyboard = ~$20
1x 5b Laser mouse = $35~$50
4x 250GB Seagate SATA drives = $200-$250
= $2100~$2200 budget

+ one mother of a motherboard, + case (or learn to build own), + strong power supply, + extra fans/cooling needs, + chair, + circular desk of desired type (or build own) to support my working environment.

something like that anyway, is what I dream of for "Project Esmeralda" ....
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