New System using ATI's HD 4870

looks like a solid system. I'd be mindful of the heat pipes on the RAM to make sure they're not going to interfere with anything in the case. If you'll be running vista, i'd consider another 2GB of RAM. 4 gigs really gives the operating system room to breathe. With only a few applications open (no games) i've seen my system user 1.8GB. With an extra 2GB of RAM, you can also lower your virutal memory size and force windows to use the rest of your RAM which is much much faster.

I'd also consider a quad core processor, like the Q9450. The extra processing power will definitely be utilized by crysis and a lot of other games in the future.

I'd say that you should get the 4850 + a crossfire board. Given that the 4870 is 50% more expensive but gives only 20-30% more performance I'd recommend two HD3850s. You should buy your second later, when they are cheaper. Instead of the E8400 I'd say the Q6600 for a longer use life of the system.

Any Queries?

I think she meant two HD4850s, and I agree, that seems to a great performance/dollar part. I'd go for an X38 board, or maybe X48 depending whether or not that would break your budget.

^ Maybe we should wait a couple of days for the benchmarks?