Is this a good deal?

[bX510]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...m-details.asp?EdpNo=2533689&CatId=2405

a barebone system. SLI ready. I have a graphics card already.

I personally think its pretty good but i want some 2nd opinions.

 

[DaveSimmons]

FYI, TigerDirect doesn't assemble or test anything for you it's just a collection of parts.

ECS isn't the best motherboard brand. SLI is usually not worth paying extra for. Ultra isn't a well-respected PSU brand and the case is nothing special.

OEM CPU with only a TigerDirect warranty is gambling on their customer service. A $5 HSF isn't going to run as quiet as a $30-40 one.

I'd suggest looking over the literally scores of Core 2 system threads to see what parts are being recommended, then go with a company with excellent customer service like newegg.com.