need config opinions

Hi, I am ordering a new pc for flight sims. I am thinking this config might do well, but I am no expert. I currently have a DS system that I love but am not able to move my settings up all the way. (close though) My current system is not over clocked at all. Is this a good performance gain as opposed to cost? Any suggestions are welcome. Is the GTX 280 much better than my 7950GX2.(worth the extra cost)

Current system:
AMD Athlon x2 5200+
Asus mobo M2N32-SLI wifi deluxe
320GB western Digital (16MB Cahe) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
4GB DDR2 Corsair 800 mhz XMS2 Dual channel (exterme speed)
Nvidia Geforce 7950GX2 1GB
Stage 2 cooling

My new system is:
Ticket Number: 199766
Total Price with Instant Savings: $3,224.00

Direct Load URL: http://www.digitalstormonline.com/comploadsaved.asp?id=199766

Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1600MHz OCZ Platinum Edition
Card Reader: Internal Digital Media Card Reader (Black)
Hard Drive 1: 750GB Western Digital (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA) (Extreme Speed)
Hard Drive 2: - No Thanks
Raid Option: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x)
Optical Drive 2: DVD-ROM/CD-ROM (DVD Reader 16x / CD Reader 40x)
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 280 1GB (Includes PhysX Technology)
TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio
Extreme Cooling: Air Cooled Stage 2 (Silent Artic Cooling Heat-sink Upgrade (Copper Heatpipes)
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Blue Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: LCD Temperature Display & Fan Controller
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: Yes, Overclock the video card(s) as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Tweak Windows: Yes, Disable and tweak all of the non-crucial services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts)
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks
LCD Display: - No Thanks
Surge Shield: - No Thanks
Speakers: - No Thanks
Keyboard: - No Thanks
Mouse: - No Thanks my keyboard comes with a mouse
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

I found the CPU in there. Also is the 10,000 RPM HD a big improvement for flight simming? I currently run FS9 all out and must back off the settings with FSX and X-Plane. (excellent sim by the way)

OK, 2 questions on that ticket.
1. would my Geforce 7950 GX2 card keep up with this system? or is it to outdated?
2. I notice some set ups with only one optical drive. Is there a specific reason for that?

Recommendations are just what I am looking for. I was thinking of tweaking the OS. Do you know if that is really a plus for simming, and what services would be diabled?

you can go here and download this tool which will disable uac for you

Originally posted by biggjoe Sorry to be such a know nothing. What would be gained if I disable the UAC, and will it cause any security concerns?

no it won't, it removed the annoying prompt that you will get every time you want to do something

security is achieved with these:

1. common sense
2. up to date good anti-virus (eset security suite)
3. up to date good firewall(eset security suite)
3. up to date good anti spyware(spysweeper)

I like that set up DST4ME. My question there is, is the PSU enough for this set up and one more optical drive. I would also like to use the tweak the memory optin. Is there a benefit to that? Or would I be wasting money on that? Also I have never used 2 HD's before. Would I put my windows and sims on the raptor and all other storage and programs on the slower drive? Or how does that work

I was actually wondering about the memory tweak. I don't think I'll go with the OS tweak. I was on the fence about that one anyway. I tried to DL the UAC tool but the DL link wasn't working. I would like the folder permissions as well.
Thank you 

Right, I got a message that said it was not found

Originally posted by biggjoe Right, I got a message that said it was not found

refresh the page and try to download again, THX for that report, the link is fixed now, sorry about before

off

NP, any questions you have just ask away

Originally posted by biggjoe OK I thought of one more. Is OCZ memory better than Corsair?

Pretty sure both use micron d9s for all their pc2-8500 + ram. So it just comes down to personal preference and previous experience.