What is the smartest choice?

[luckyflyer]

I'm somewhat of a noob here and I would like to solicit the opinion of the resident experts. I'm about to start building a new box based on the Asus P5AD2-E. I have locked in on all of the components of this system save the processor. Should I go for the 3.6 ghz 560j or the 3.8 570j or go with the 3.46 ghz ee edition? Money is not a factor but I do like the notion of value for the dollar. I am leaning toward a certain processor but would like to hear your opinion first. This box will be used for audio and video ripping/encoding some game playing and the usual websurfing ect.
Thanks for your time
Lucky

 

[InorganicMatter]

3.8 570J

The 1066MHz FSB on the 3.46EE doesn't help that much. Plus, I've heard that all the L3 cache has very high latencies (read: slower). Definetely get the 570J. Then, in a year, get the new Dual-Core Presleys.

PS - Since you said money isn't an object, may I suggest the BFG 6800 Ultra for a video card (I'm assuming you are using PCI-Express graphics). Oh yeah, and get the Turbo-Cool 510 from PC Power and Cooling (best PSU on the market).