Build this or wait for price drop on i7?

[Twofootputt]

Trying to decide. I could cheap out a Nehalem for $1200, no Blu-Ray save on HDD's

Used for video editing, some photoshop & dreamweaver, have been playing Bioshock, looking for new game.

To go with this, I have:
Rocketfish case (Lian-Li rebadged)
24" Soyo 1900X1200
BFG 800W PSU
Another 4850 for Crossfire
Vista 64 bit

P5Q
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4850
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8500
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Memory
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150 GB VelociRaptor
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1.5 TB Seagate
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Mouse
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Blu-Ray burner
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[DSF]

Based on recent history, I wouldn't expect significant price cuts until at least July, but that's only speculation.

 

[videogames101]

Need the full 1.5TB? Because the WD Black 1TB is pretty much the fastest 800GB+ drive available,

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822136284 $130

 

[JackMDS]

Find a group of people that are waiting for the second coming and you can wait together.

Or in technology terms, if you need a more powerful computer right Now, upgrade now.

If you do not need a better computer Now wait until you do need One and upgrade then.

 

[zerocool84]

I would step down to the E8400
It's $23 cheaper and you won't notice a difference between the two.

Also are you really going to use XFire??? If not get one of these.
ASUS P5Q SE PLUS
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS3L

 

[Twofootputt]

Nevermind. Just got divorce papers for Christmas. Will be buying new computer for my lawyer.

 

[zerocool84]

Originally posted by: Twofootputt
Nevermind. Just got divorce papers for Christmas. Will be buying new computer for my lawyer.

:Q

Merry Christmas

 

[jae]

Santa/Satan is cruel!!!

 

[DefRef]

Usually the papers come AFTER you've built the computer.

Tough break, man. Good luck.

 

[Twofootputt]

Originally posted by: DefRef
Usually the papers come AFTER you've built the computer.

Tough break, man. Good luck.

Thanks all.

She took the laptop, easier to move.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: Twofootputt
Trying to decide. I could cheap out a Nehalem for $1200,

Used for video editing, some photoshop & dreamweaver, have been playing Bioshock, looking for new game.

A Core i7 would be a very nice performance bump for the tasks you're performing.
Base a system on it and save on other components... that make sense.