[New System Build] Gaming Upgrade/New PC

[anarkeygodslam]

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Tax return is here, saved up some additional cash, ready to go when decision is done.

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Depends, I have the current PC I use down below, and I am not sure if I will be using anything from it.

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg and Tigerdirect

PARTS PREFERENCES: Prefer Intel for Processor, and I don't want to use cheapo gear.

OVERCLOCKING: SLI if I use the same cards, and the processor can be overclocked if needed.

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080, 1920x1200 unless the monitor is 120HZ

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I already have the OS (Windows 7) and will keep some items if they are good enough to still utilize.


Here is my current setup, and for the most part, I want to get away from the HTPC deal. (the TV gets screen tearing on most games, and honestly, I would rather go with a smaller monitor for gaming usage).

Basically the plan is, use some of these components (ie. Blu-Ray drive) to make a smaller PC and use on my TV for movies only. If I were to keep the 2 280GTXs for the new PC, I can use a spare 8800GTX (and PSU) to use for the Blu-ray PC. I also have 2 74GB Raptor HDs I can use for the Blu-Ray PC. Hopefully this makes sense, lol. I have been told that my main upgrades would be a SSD and going towards the I7 route. I have a few links down below but I don't know if the upgrade will be worth it. Also I am having trouble finding a good gaming monitor. Thanks for any help!


Current Build

Sony Bravia 52" HDTV 1080p
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000GLFS 300GB
2x GeForce GTX 280 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 in SLI
ASUS Black 5X BD-ROM 12X DVD-ROM 32X CD-ROM
ASUS Blu-ray player and CD/DVD burner
OCZ Platinum Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000)
XFX MB-N780-ISH9 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI Intel Motherboard
Intel Core 2
Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor
Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000 1000W
Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Ultimate
Logitech MX518 1800 dpi Gaming-Grade Mouse
Logitech G15

Some Ideas

160GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167017

920 I7 Chip
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202&cm_re=i7-_-19-115-202-_-Product

6GB DDR3 2000
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227424&cm_re=ocz_ddr3-_-20-227-424-_-Product

Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131614

So far that is what I have picked out.

 

[blackjellognomes]

Honestly, I think any upgrade you can make right now will be a waste of money. What are you looking to improve? You won't get more than a few more FPS and bragging rights, and just that'll cost upwards of $1500. Maybe you should just focus on getting that HTPC built.

 

[anarkeygodslam]

Basically, you are stating I should just pick up some lower end items to make the 8800GTX my HTPC, then pull what I already have to make a normal PC out of?

 

[Derbixrace]

that pc looks fine as it is, if anything i would buy a good cpu cooler (cm hyper 212+) and overclock your processor because it may be bottlenecking your 2 280 GTXs.

 

[anarkeygodslam]

Lets change this up a bit, and see what you guys suggest.

Here are the items I have to put toward a HTPC.

8800GTX
900W OCZ PSU
74GB Raptor Drive
52" Bravia LCD TV
OCZ Platinum Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000 (PC2 8000)

I need a good processor/mobo and HTPC Case to make this work. Any ideas?