questions about new computer and upgrade options

[surfdaddy999]

hey, new member here, and I hope this is the correct forum for this but this is the computer i'm looking to buy and I was wondering about a couple things perhaps someone could answer for me

3.16Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 6MB Cache FSB 1333
Thermaltake Quiet TR2 M21 RX A4021 18dBA
GIGABYTE GA-X48-DQ6 (Intel X48 , 3xPCIEx, 8-Channel Audio, LAN, 8xSATA2, 1394, 1333FSB)
4GB (2GBx2) PC6400 DDR2 800Mhz Memory Lifetime Warranty
500GB 7200RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA300
20X Samsung SH-S202G Dual Layer DVD+/-RW/CDRW w/Nero
512MB ATI Radeon HD4870 GDDR5 PCI Express DVI/Tvout
Foxconn Black FX-776 (4 5.25, 6 3.5 bays) 2 Fans, Front Audio/USB
1000watt Antec TruePower Quattro TPQ-1000

about $1300

will this run current and upcoming PC games at max settings? (1920x1200 max AA etc)

can this mobo run two ATI cards in crossfire mode? (say 2 4870x2 2gb)

is the power supply enough for those two cards if it could?

could I upgrade to a quad core extreme CPU later on if I wanted or would that use a different mobo with a different cpu slot? (say the QX9770)

last but not least, whats a decent priced good monitor with a 1920x1200 supported resolution?

i dont know much about all the newest technologies available, but I know someone here can probably help me out

any other advice or suggestions would be very welcome as well

thanks

 

[Rike]

1. Current games, mostly; upcoming, no one knows the future.

2. Should be able to. Can't see why it wouldn't.

3. More than enough PSU for stock settings, even with a high level quad and 4780X2 Crossfire. Antec 850 would still give you lots of head room. Here's a link for a little current PSU education.

4. Yes, quad upgrade OK, but not really that useful for most gaming.

5. Tasty 24" or Larger 26" but still tasty

 

[Roguestar]

Go read the "Attention System Builders" thread, then post the information required in the other sticky thread.

You could upgrade to any other quad core CPU except the QX9770 as it requires a different socket and is mostly intended for Skulltrail setups.