So far I've received the motherboard, processor, memory, power supply, cooler, ssd drive, and DVD drive. The main video card (GTX 285) that I ordered off of ebay is on it's way. I'm currently researching and finding my best option for the main playfield screen. In the running are several Sharp Aquos 42" and 46" as well as several Vizio 42". I'll be ordering a refurbished screen most likely because I don't need a warranty since the screen will be taken out of it's bezel. I've got a lead on a 19" samsung LCD to use for the DMD and I'll probably be buying a quality 32" for the backglass since I plan to play MAME on it. I'm also planning to take the processor and motherboard back to Fry's and look at getting the processor from Micro Center, they've got an i7-930 for a good price which is a step up from the i5-750. The only drawback is the i7 motherboards are more expensive, but I want this build to be solid and crazy fast. The 1356 socket will also be more future proof with hexa and octa cores coming soon. I'll post a complete parts list once I get everything here. One of the cool things since this is a project on a budget, I've focused on watching ebay, craigslist, etc and landed some pretty good deals already.
On May 22nd I'm planning to go to a pinball auction in Anaheim and hopefully find a non working, wide-body pinball machine to use as the base for this project. I'm also keeping an eye on craigslist and the other classifieds. I've heard stories of people finding such machines for $100-$200 complete with glass, plunger, buttons, coin door, legs, etc. If this doesn't work out then I will look to build my own cabinet, but was hoping to avoid that.
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