New Build Recommendation?

[flemingm]

Hello.

I'm looking to build a new computer after the release of the New Intel chip Core Due I think.

Primary uses of Computer:
- AutoCAD
- High Output Rendering in VIZ
- Photoshop
- Web Page Design
- Multi-Tasking VERY important

Secondary uses:
- Downloading
- Web Surfing
- Streaming Media Centre
- Compression/Extraction WinRAR/WinISO
- minimal overclocking


I have been looking around the net for sometime now and I just wanna make sure I go with the right choice. I'm planning on working up to buy everything and I can wait for other parts before using.

Option 1:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ 939
Asus A8N 32-SLI-Deluxe
Corsair TWINX Dual Channel 2048MB PC3500 DDR 433MHz Memory (2x1024MB)
Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Cooler
XFX GeForce 6800 Xtreme 256MB PCIe (1x)

Option 2:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ AM2
M2N32-SLI Deluxe/Wireless Edition
or
M2N32 WS Professional
Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 2048MB PC8500 DDR2 1066MHz E.P.P. Memory (2 x 1024MB)
Zalman CNPS9500 LED CPU Cooler
XFX GeForce 6800 Xtreme 256MB PCIe (1x)


These is going to my initial buy. When I save up more money I will upgrade video cards to either

(2x) BFG GeForce 7900 GTX / 512MB GDDR3 / SLI / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card

or

(1x) BFG GeForce 7950 GX2 Dual GPU / 1GB GDDR3 / PCI Express / Dual DVI / HDTV / Video Card

I don't want to go for workstation graphics cards because of drivers update issues and the $$$.


Again I will be buying in late August and can wait for parts.

Which option should I choose for my situation?


Thanks

Matt

 

[flemingm]

anyone?