A Core i3 + mobo for $99 http://www.frys-electronics-ads.com/ads/2010/04/02/47431/Intel-Core-i3-540-Processor-Gigabyte-GA-H55M-S2H-Motherboard(I'm getting the Core i3 for an HTPC tomorrow, for SURE.)Core i7 + moboIntel Core i7 860 Processor + MSI P55-GD55 Motherboard combo $260 AR @ Fry'shttp://latimes.p2ionline.com/shoppingchannel/popup/index.aspx?WebStoryID=18153255&type=cat&area=ROP&adid=2369843&pop=1They had a Core i5 + mobo two weeks ago for $230 or so.