I've been gaming on laptops for the past seven years, and this is my first "proper" PC, so please play nice!
Any feedback re: RAM being rubbish, etc. would be appreciated!
Current Specs:
Shuttle XPC SH67H3 LGA1155/ Intel H67/ SATA3&USB3.0/ A&V&GbE/ 300W Mini PC Barebone System
CPU: Intel Core i7 Processor i7-2600 3.4GHz 8MB LGA1155 CPU, Retail
Memory: Super Talent DDR3-1333 8GB (2x 4GB) Dual Channel Value Memory Kit
Video Card: EVGA nVidia GeForce GTX570 1280MB DDR5 2DVI/HDMI/DisplayPort PCI-Express
SSD Bracket: Super Talent 2.5" to 3.5"
SSD: Micron 2.5 inch 128GB RealSSD C400 SATA3 (MLC)
HDD1: Seagate Barracuda XT ST33000651AS 3TB SATA3 7200rpm 64MB NCQ
HDD2: Seagate Barracuda XT ST33000651AS 3TB SATA3 7200rpm 64MB NCQ
Power Supply Upgrade Kit: Shuttle PC63J 500W 80 PLUS Bronze ATX 12V
[=$1600 so far + $200 shipping]
Mini PCI-Express Wireless Adapter: Intel 512AN_MMWW2 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Dongle: (Need one compatible with Wiimote)
Keyboard: Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard
Mouse: Logitech M185 (I know, but battery life is my priority - I'll mainly be playing with my DualShock 3 / 360 controller)
Remote: Motorola Nyxboard Hybrid
Budget: $2,000 (inc. shipping), Japan.
Main Use: Gaming HTPC (XBMC & HyperSpin), Emulation (PS2/Wii), Video Editing.
Monitor Resolution: 1080p
SPECIFIC games that you MUST be able to play: GTA IV (iCEnchancer), Skyrim, [compatible PCSX2 & Dolphin games]
Reusing: External DVD drive when I need it, Windows Pro x64, External HDDs, 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver
Build date: 21st July
Overclocking?: No (not possible on this mobo to my understanding)