Time For A New Rig

[rpg_lurker]

The time has come to say goodbye to my Athlon 3700+ system and I am looking for the biggest bang for the buck to replace it. I currently have a DELL 2001FP display which works nicely at 1600x1200....So the first question is do I build a rig around 1600x1200? Or is there a good argument to shell bucks for a new display?...
I was considering an Intel core i7 920 for future proofing my setup (I do tend to hold on to a setup until it turns to dust, so future proofing is a big deal)....The majority of my usage puts the CPU to sleep, software development, web browsing, etc., but I also do video editing and gaming, so I try to build something to support gaming. My computers tend to stay ON 24/7 and I burn up a lot of power supplies. I have learned the hard way that even the top of the line PSU will only live 2-3 years with my typical usage, so I cannot skimp there (good warranties give me 5-6 years before the replacement PSU dies). I am cool with overclocking, but wary because I leave things running constantly. I am looking to keep costs below $1000, and again the goal is biggest bang for the buck.
So I was hoping you could help me spend some hard earned money. Thanks for your input in advance.

 

[radiowars]

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13596168

Look at this. 1,100 W/O MIR and combo deals.
There's at least 50$ in combo deals, and another 50$ in MIR. The combo deals are with the motherboard and CPU, and the RAM and HD. If you look around, I'm sure there's another one with the GPU and another item. 50$ in Mail In Rebates, so that brings it to about 1,000$. Not bad considering you can SLI later in the future, will easily last 2 years with minimal upgrades, and is upgradable, but not future proof (no computer is).
Good luck.

http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=13596168

 

[rpg_lurker]

Wow...what a sweet way to share a config! Thanks that is a rockin build. (Not a big deal, but your selected dvd is out of stock)...

Thank you very much!

I saw the BFG GTX275 for only $9 more...Is there any reason NOT to step up for only $9?

woah...dropped it into the shopping cart and now my eyes are opened! Amazing deal!

 

[xthekidx]

I think that the NZXT will be a tight squeeze with those video cards. I would go with the Antec 300, the orientation of the drive bays allows for extra long video cards better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042

If you thought you could stretch the budget a little...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119137

Otherwise a well thought out system by radiowars

 

[gkay09]

+1 for radiowars...

But change the HDD to the newer, faster 640GB...The 750GB are the old ones...
Only the 640GB, 1TB drives in the Black series are the latest...
And in newegg, check for combo deals...would easily save you good money...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.213700

And this RAM would be a very good choice as it has Free shipping + $15 Mail-In-Rebates...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.213700