Well I have decided to go the i7 route and here is a new build I am trying to keep this computer under 1000 dollars. Tell me what you think.
Mobo and CPU: Intel i7 920 with Gigabyte EX58 468.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.181982
RAM: OCZ Platinum 6 GB DDR 3 1600 76.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
OS and HD: Vista 64 bit ultimate edition Seagate 320 GB 179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.183227
Optical: ASUS CD/DVD burner 23.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135196
Case: Raidmax Aztec 59.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156189
PSU: Raidmax Modular 630 watt 54.98 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152035
Video card: Going to use my old Evga 8800 GT for now
Total: 857.04 after all rebates and after shipping charges.
Mobo and CPU: Intel i7 920 with Gigabyte EX58 468.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.181982
RAM: OCZ Platinum 6 GB DDR 3 1600 76.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227381
OS and HD: Vista 64 bit ultimate edition Seagate 320 GB 179.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.183227
Optical: ASUS CD/DVD burner 23.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135196
Case: Raidmax Aztec 59.99 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156189
PSU: Raidmax Modular 630 watt 54.98 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152035
Video card: Going to use my old Evga 8800 GT for now
Total: 857.04 after all rebates and after shipping charges.