Questions regarding new system

[ElTee]

I'm in the process of buying a new system (mainly gaming rig), but I can't make my mind up regarding what setup to use.

My budget will allow me to either get an EX6800 and one Radeon X1950XTX or a C2D E6700 and two Radeon X1950XTX's in Crossfire mode.

Which setup would make the PC last the longest? The more powerful CPU or the more powerful GPU?

 

[kuqdew]

get the cpu then upgrade when the dx10 cards come out

 

[KeithTalent]

I'm really hoping ATI still releases an Intel version of RD600. If they do I will probably be upgrading to a C2D mob/CPU and some crossfire goodness.

But that does not answer your question. If those are your choices I would just get the 6800 and a single GPU. A replacement GPU will be out before a replacement CPU.

 

[Bobthelost]

I'd save the money and get a single X1950XTX and a 6700. Look at the performance increases going from the 6700 to 6800 and then look at the price difference.

 

[dBTelos]

Waiting for Quad-Core, anyone, anyone?

 

[DiverDave]

I'd love to see a full debate on this subject. I have an old system (my friend calls it a dinosaur :Q). I'd like to build a replacement. But I hate the idea of building something that gets obsoleted a few months afterwards. Subjects that I think a lot would be interested are
Whether Quad core is worth a wait for most?
Whether DX10 is worth a wait?
How long should one wait before considering Vista?

A lot of people aren't going to spend a bunch of money on a component like V-card only to replace it in a few months (others on the other hand probably do it all the time so these kinds of questions are directed at them)