xmas build

[hardc0re]

hey folks,
this xmas i'm planning to upgrade my system
if you guys can make suggestions for the best value for the $ and future proffing for at least 2-3 yrs..
budget is around $600 CDN.

here's what i'm going for now:
> Intel Core 2 Duo E6550
> motherboard ATX size , under $100
> HIS Radeon HD 3870 512MB
> 2 GB Dual channel ram kit under $80
> 500GB HD 16mb cache

suggestions are welcome!

 

[engiNURD]

What will you be doing with this system? If you don't need virtualization, you can drop down to the E4400 or E4500.
Will you be OC'ing?
What size monitor do you have?

 

[hardc0re]

mostly gaming
yes i will be ocing
17 inch lcd

 

[Dangman]

Looks good to me so far. I recommend getting the Abit IP35-E or Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L for that setup since I'm guessing that they're about the same price (both around $90) over there as US prices