My next new computer * Updated*

Based on your motherboard choices (G45 chipset, single PCI-e x16 slot) you're looking more at home theater options than gaming or overclocking options?
If that is not the case you probably want to look at P45 motherboards.
Better overclocking potential and 2nd PCI-e x16 slot for possible Crossfire setup.
Since the 4870 and GTX260 are so closely matched in performance it makes sense to go with the P45 motherboard and 4870 to have the option to add a 2nd 4870.

What size/resolution "larger monitor" are you looking at?

Just the type of help I needed. I was sure the links were broken but did not see a way to fix until now. RE-loaded the MB choices. How did we do?

added my case.

Going 64 bit OS Vista 64 OEM

I am thinking of using a Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler I bought with last build.

Not sure about audio, I use headset all the time, so on board should be fine.

Have the other little things, not sure what I am missing.

See why I love this place. My computer sits right next to a router, the on board GB ethernet is fine.

Good point on the RAM, I was looking for the correct set to buy, two of them works for me. I been hearing G. Skill Black is among the best and as you said, even great RAM is dirt cheap.

+1 for the 8GB GSkill PI. The Q6600 + P5Q Pro + 4870 is a good set up. As for HDD depending on the space you need get 2*640GB WD AAKS in RAID (Puts them in the same league as the old Raptors). As far as cooling go take a look in to XIGMATEK S1283.

is the 1GB toxic edition out yet?

My "old" system died. It started with the HD, I think. I put in a new one and try to boot. Lights and fans but no Boot. Look at everything and can't figure out the problem. Took it back to the shop that cleaned it up and aid to replace the HD. They play with it and now the MB is gone and probably the CPU. Asked about options and figured #3 was best. New P45 MB (probably an MSI) and a Q6600. Not much more than doing it myself and they can do it now, as I am swamped at work.
So, I end up with a good "Old" system and allows me to slowly build up an I7 build that will be better then what I was first thinking. Thanks for the support and ideas, will use alot of them in the coming couple months.