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Originally Posted by █████████
actually i would advise you to get the lowest end core i7 (core i7 920).
best bang for the buck.
motherboard:
there's still few hardware support for this new chipset, my suggestion is that you get the asus p6t deluxe.
memory:
buy good quality memory. my suggestion is kingston.
this chipset requires ddr3 memory and the board holds speeds up to 1600mhz.
graphics cards:
that really depends on how much you're willing to spend. my suggestion is the geforce 8800 gts, don't botter geting the 9800 gtx, the performance gain is not worth the price difference.
cooler:
if you're not into insane overclocking a good and easy to install cooler like the asus triton 81 should be enough.
monitor:
if you want to see hd, make sure you get a full hd 1080p monitor.
blu-ray drive:
avoid lg. yes they are cheap, but you will regret later.
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fishfinger, buying a socket1366 now is still too early imo, prices for the new system (i7, lga1366 mobo, ddr3 triple channel ram) are too high, power consumption and heat are still high and soon there will be the new 32nm cpus which will perform better and drain less power with less heat produced and there's a new socket ahead....
With a lga775 system he'll have PLENTY of power (there are still few softwares/games actually optimized for 4 cores) for almost half the price of an i7 rig.
As in this field "future proof" is a bit of an impossible thing with all the new technologies indtroduced constantly I'd say saving money+having a powerful machine which will serve well for a good while= win win situation.
My suggestion for the heatsink is based on the "silent pc" side of the things rather than actual temp issues.
The asus you mentioned has a backplate?