Since this thread was bumped I figure I should update that the Kuma processor that I mentioned earlier in this thread was cancelled AGAIN, now scheduled for Q1 2009:
http://en.expreview.com/2008/10/15/k...-75507750.html
AMD seems like it's been terribly mismanaged since the ATI merge. I am an Intel guy mostly but I want to see AMD stay strong and competitive.
Also I agree with Carpetsmoker on the power supply recommendation. The last two power supplies I bought have been Seasonics and they run like tanks and have high efficiency. I only stopped using my first one after more than two years because I needed more power.