Another reason I'm hoping the board I have was a good choice as it should be able to handle i9.

Well, guys, here it is. My dream machine. I've ordered it mostly from Newegg.

Processor: Newegg.com - Intel Core i7-975 Extreme Edition Bloomfield 3.33GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops


Case: Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER COSMOS 1000 RC-1000-KSN1-GP Black/ Silver Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Motherboard: Newegg.com - DFI LP UT X58-T3eH8 LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

PSU: Newegg.com - ZALMAN ZM1000-HP 1000W Continuous @ 45°C (Maximum Continuous Peak: 1250W) ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V V2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Modular Heatpipe-Cooled SLI Power S


Cooling (Air): Amazon.com: Thermalright Ultra-120 eXtreme Rev. C for Socket 1366/775/AM2/AM2+/AM3: Electronics

Memory: (2 sets) Newegg.com - OCZ Gold 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3G1600LV6GK - Desktop Memory


SDD: (2) Newegg.com - Patriot Torqx M28 Series PTX128GS25SSDR 2.5" 128GB SATA II Internal Solid state disk (SSD) - Solid State Disks


Monitor: Newegg.com - LG W2753V-PF Black 27" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Full HD 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 400 cd/m2 50000:1 w/ Smart Package - LCD Monitors


HDD: Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drives -Bare Drive


Videocard: Newegg.com - EVGA 017-P3-1297-AR CO-OP Hydro Copper GeForce GTX 295 1792MB 896 (448 x 2)-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards


Optical : Newegg.com - Pioneer Black 12X BD-R 2X BD-RE 16X DVD+R 5X DVD-RAM 8X BD-ROM 4MB Cache SATA Internal Blu-ray Burner Blu-ray Disc/DVD/CD Writer Model BDR-205BKS - Blu-Ray Burners


CPU Thermal Compound: Newegg.com - Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - Thermal Compound / Grease


OS: Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Full - Operating Systems


The hardest part is waiting for all of it to get delivered.
I want to thank everyone who contributed with suggestions. The info really help me decide on the right items to order.
If I don't get very close to a WEI of 7.9, I'll be very upset.
Will let you know when it's up and running.

WCG guys, lookout. I'll be loaded for bear. No offense Arctos.

Awesome build should be a nice PC I'm jealous

System configuration update:

This HDD part number is a "bare" device. What one might order if one is replacing a damaged HDD. For a new configuration a WD SecureConnect SATA 2 CABLES REV. A cable needs to be ordered for the signal path. The power cable will be provided by your PSU.
I have ordered mine via eBay.

We learn from our mistakes.

Another system add-on:

1 x12 inch 3-pin Fan Extension Cable from https://www.fanwholesale.com/login.php

I haven't received the Air Cooler for the CPU yet. However, I realized as I was connecting the Case fans to the motherboard that, while the cable length for one of the fans sufficed for a standard configuration, the addition of the Air Cooler would interfere with the only possible connection path for the fan cable.

Therefore, I have ordered this extension that will provide a method of routing the fan cable around the Air Cooler.

Oo, so you weren't kidding. I thought this was just like a "What If" kinda thread.

So I'm assuming you plan to RAID the SSDs then?

If money was no problem for your "Dream" machine and you opted for Nvidia, maybe you could've tried to get your hands on an Asus MARS or two , JK.

Callisto, wizards don't kid....

And, yes the SSDs will get the RAID treatment.

If you had mentioned the Asus MARS, I would have looked into it. Maybe next Christmas.
I'm currently waiting for the Intel i9 to come out, since my DFI 1366 socket will be able to handle it. Depends on the cost. OUCH!