Help needed for next build!

[Eminence]

Approximate purchase date: within this month

Budget range: ~2000ish After Rebates (could go somewhat higher)

System usage from most to least important: Gaming(mostly) and watching 1080p movies (later use: video encoding)

Parts not required: GPU, Monitor, Speakers, Keyboard, Mouse, Hard Drives

Preferred website(s) for parts: newegg.ca or any other great websites

Country of origin: Canada, more specifically Toronto

Parts preferences: Intel CPU, Full-Tower Case

Overclocking: Maybe

SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe

Monitor resolution: 1920x1200

Additional comments: Trying to replace my almost two year old build. Debating on whether I should be getting a second GTX 280 or just staying with a single and then either getting a second or upgrading to a 300 series later on.

Was thinking of getting the following things:

CPU: i7 860 or 920
RAM: Unsure (6GB Min.)
M/B: Asus P6T
Tower: Cooler Master HAF 932/Thermaltake Armor
OS: Windows 7
CPU Cooler: Unsure
PSU: Unsure (800w for two 280s?)

Post what else you think I should be getting or what I should be getting instead!

 

[Eminence]

Almost certain that I will be going with a second GTX 280.
Thoughts on 860 over 920? And RAM suggestions would be great. :x

 

[obsidian86]

could you list what you already have please

 

[Eminence]

I already have a Samsung T260 (25.5"), GTX 280, 700W PSU (Will probably get an 800W with the two 6-pin and two 8-pin needed), G15 Keyboard, G5 Mouse, Logitech speakers, and four HDDs.

 

[Eminence]

Planning on getting a new DVD Drive too.

 

[darksupreme]

honestly id ditch the 280 deal and get something that supports DX11 unless u wanna buy a 280 sli it and then in a year and a half buy a DX11 card

 

[Eminence]

Was thinking between the OCZ Platinum/Gold and the Corsair Dominator. Would the OCZ Platinum be the best choice?

 

[Eminence]

Been reading about problems with the OCZ Platinum memory with the P6T not being able to use all three sticks.

For a PSU I was looking at the Antec 850W Modular and Corsair 850W.

 

[darksupreme]

just go i920 ( better ) , ocz platinum is much cheaper without giving up and performance (better ) , get a dx11 card sell hte old card to grab 1 ,trust me u dont wanna be without 1 .