Brother in law FINALLY got a job and will be moving out of my apartment (Thank God). Now we just need to work on the Mother in law... That being said, he is taking his desktop with him. I would like to replace it but honestly, have no idea where to start. Below is what I think I would like. Also, anything you would change, add, etc???

Desktop system (just the tower, I can get the periphrials by myself)

- mid tower case
- would like it to be able to run any games on high settings
- need good sound card for my music writing
- something that wouldn't "need" to be upgraded for a few years.


So here's what I'm thinking:

- Intel Core i7 960 processor at 4x3.3GHZ (8MB L3 cache)
- Coolermaster V8 cooling fan
- 6 GB DDR3-1866 memory
- NVidia GeForce GTX 285 (Single Card)
- ASUS P6TD Deluxe motherboard
- 1000 watt power
- 300GB HD at 10,000rpm (Single drive, not SATA/Raid)
- 22x Dual Format/double layer CD R/RW DVD R/RW (single only)
- 12 in 1 flash media reader/writer
- Creative Labs Sound Blaster X-fi XtremeGamer
- Killer Xeno Pro Gaming Network Card
- Windows 7 OS with MS Office '07
- Other programs such as Finale/Sibelius, drill writing software, etc.


Lowest I can find this configuration is close to $2,900. Anyways to make it cheaper without sacrificing performance?

Thanks all.