Considering it would be a waste to put anything less than the best components in this beast, $500 would make this MB the least expensive component. 2 x Q9650: $2000+ 3 x 8800 Ultra: $1900+ 4 x 2GB: $1200+ 30" Monitor: $1000+ 3 x Raptor150: $580+ Case + 1200W PS: $500+ Skulltrail MB: $500