As promised in the "Welcome Centre" I said I would go an do a bit of research so I don't sound like a complete ass LOL anyway I have done some trawling and have an idea of the type of system I would like to build (if I can).
The main uses for the machine will be;
- High End Gaming
- Graphic and Web Design
- Video and Music Production and Conversion
I will admit to being a bit of a 'power-user' and in an average session I would have open 4 or 5 resource hungry applications running simultaneously.
Ok a rough idea of what I my ideal setup would be like is
Case: Antec P Series (Would love the Antec P190 with dual PSU's)
Processor: Intel i7 920
Mobo: i7 Compatable
RAM: 6Gb DDR 1600 ( 3 x 2Gb Dimms)
GFX: (2x) ATI 4870 x2 (Willing to compromise on 2 cards hahahaha)
HDD: WD 1Tb 7200RPM 32Mb Cache
CD/DVD: Blu Ray Writer
Monitor: Minimum 22" 5ms LCD
This will be a complete from the ground up build....replacing pretty much everything I have right now and bringing my computing power well and truly into the 2009/2010's

And now the most important part BUDGET

$2,000.00 AUD = $1,609.46 USD = £980.323 GBP
Now I know I may be a tiny bit ambitious with my wants, hence me posting here to see if anybody can suggest specific parts or compromises in hardware that will not detract too much from the processing power. I have currently something close to the above list and it comes to $2159.00 AUD and that is with only one graphics card.
Hoping you experts out there can help me with this

Cheers guys and girls,
Dave