It has been long due. Just built a new desktop. Here are different parts I used to build this beauty. (Updated Cost)

Specification and pricing

• i7 4790 3.6 GHz (Haswell) - Can’t Reveal - (Market Price $300)
• Asus Micro MATX B85-G R2.0 Intel LGA1150 - $50
• ADATA XPG V1.0 DDR3 1866 2x4 GB RAM - $50
• OCZ Vertex 460A Series 2.5” 240 GB - $60
• WD Blue 1TB 3.5” 7200 RPM, 64MB Cache - $45
• Ultra LSP V2 650 Watt PSU - $30
• Ultra XBlaster Pro U12-42350 Case - $15
• Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blue Ray Burner - $20
• Das Keyboard V4
• Evoluent Ergo Right Mouse

Total Value - $580 (Excluding Keyboard/Mouse)

It is up and running Arch Linux with BTFRS file system, Plasma 5 Desktop and so on. Over the next few posts, I will be posting my installation ordeals.

Do not forget to add your comments below. Please add your alternative solutions to anything I did.