Hmm, I'm a hardcore AMD guy mostly because of the fact that every time I've ever built a computer AMD was the way to go. But it looks like times have changed and Intel surpassed AMD. Thanks for bringing that up PixelDawn, I'll have to make the switch. Performance is performance...

As to Andrew, I would go with the 8800GTS. Its $150 extra, but the 8600 may not have enough power if you play a lot of games. I'm trying to fight the urge to upgrade to the 8800GTX, that thing is a beast. Its either an upgraded card, or Vista x64 Ultimate for me.