Possible new Rig

ok how about

here you go Ticket# 193489 --- Price: $2399 (To see this build click here)

Copy of Specifications:
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Power Supply: 750W Corsair HX (Dual SLI Compatible) (Silent Edition)
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache)
Motherboard: Asus P5Q3 Deluxe (Intel P45 Chipset) (Supports CrossFire)
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ
Card Reader: - No Thanks
Hard Drive 1: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA)
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) (LightScribe Edition)
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections)
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 2GB
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 (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes)
Modifications: - No Thanks
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s)
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed)
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (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
External Storage: - No Thanks
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

you get ddr3 you get the ATI 4870x2

down the road you can upgrade your HDD to a veloci Raptor or maybe by then the SSD have proven themselves to be worth the money.

here is one thing to think about, tho I don't think you would be needing another GPU down the road, if you do plan on getting a second, go with a 1000w PSU now.

you got stage 2 cooling, which with the HAF is very decent, and you want to OC, if you get liquid cooling you will get much better and more quite then stage 3 PC with better OC speeds.

just something to think about, other then that I think this build is very good for you.

your thoughts.

Edited by DST4ME - 10 Oct 2008 at 2:06am

I like DST's 1st suggestion, but in order to bring the cost down to 2000 (if that isn't adjustable a few 100 dollars), I would go with one 4870.  The 4870 slightly out performs the 260gtx, you can crossfire it later for less money and new drivers are due out in decemeber, which will supposedly to increase performance quite significantly. 

Ok, thanks guys. Im sure with whatever I go for, it will be a serious upgrade from my current system. Dont even want to give specs lol.

Went ahead and ordered it. I received a call from a great rep asking me questions about what I wanted. We made a couple of changes from a 680 board to a 780 (to better support 4g of Ram, Vista 64 and the Baracuda. They said to save money, I could use onbaord sound but cmon, I am a dude gimme sound, cant live without a full gaming experience for online gaming.