Updating Gaming PC

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: One Week BUDGET RANGE: $1000 - $1200
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Light Web Development, Office Use
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Monitor (Dell UltraSharp 2709W 27-inch WideScreen)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel
OVERCLOCKING: No SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Yes (Future Date, purchasing one card now)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Important factors are that it runs cool and quiet, I don’t need flash I’m looking for a good gaming PC that will last for about 2 years before needing an update. Below is what I am looking at purchasing I would like your assessment. For the HDD I plan on the 500GB one for OS and the two 750’s for applications running in a Raid 0.

Intel Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor – Retail – $279.99

EVGA 896-P3-1255-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card – Retail - $184.99

OCZ Platinum 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Low Voltage Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1600LV6GK – Retail - $114.99

ASUS P6T LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard – Retail - $239.99

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive – OEM - $74.99

2 X Western Digital Caviar Black WD7501AALS 750GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive – OEM - $159.98

XIGMATEK Dark Knight-S1283V 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler – Retail – $44.98

NZXT Guardian 921 CS-NT-GD921-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case – Retail – $89.99

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound – OEM - $8.99

Antec EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply – Retail - $76.99

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner – OEM - $26.99

Optional (but probably going to get, my current is starting to wear out)

Logitech G11 Gaming Keyboard – Retail -$58.99

Logitech G9 Black 5 Buttons Tilt Wheel USB Wired Laser 3200 dpi Gaming Mouse – Retail - $89.99

Total price with out optional items is $1292.83 a little over my budget but that is ok, I think the wife will let me spend a little extra =) I would appreciate any comments I plan on running Vista 64bit until Windows 7 hit the shelves then picking that up.

The 500GB drives don't really make sense right now. The 640GB drives are faster due to higher data density and the same price. You can save another $5 by bundling the OS with the HD.

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Retail

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Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit for System Builders w/ Tech Guarantee - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] 22-136-319 $179.98 (HD + OS combo)

The PSU is also kind of an odd ball since it's a little underpowered for SLI GTX 260's and an i7 build with 3 HD's. I would go for at least a 750W PSU.

Antec EA750 750W ATX12V version 2.3 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817371026 $109.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139006 $109.99 - $20 MIR

PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817703009 $119.99

You don't really need the CPU cooler or thermal paste if you're not planning on overclocking. The i7 CPU's do BEG to be overclocked, though!