I'm in the process of gathering parts and specs for a new machine. I wear many hats, so the machine needs to do a lot. I need at least 2 monitor support, if not three. I also play many online MMOs (wow, aion, war hammer, etc), along with some freelance programming projects.

I already have a case which is very large, so it will fit anything. I have 2 other SATA HDs. They are more for storage and basic programs. I feel that the best improvement could be done with a solid state HD, true or not? I'm more of a software/programming guy, so ANY input at all on improving this system build would be appreciated.

I have a few questions with this list. AMD or Intel? I don't know enough about either to choose what would best fit me. Thanks!

**EDIT: Thanks for the input everyone! Here are some answers:

• I do a lot of programming and gaming, so I do need things for both. The newer video card covers the gaming aspect, as well as allowing me to have many monitors. (hopefully upgrade to dual 30' or more)
• I don't need any additional HDs at this time. I have a SATA 160g and 120g from my previous computer, and a NAS system with over 2TB of storage on the homenetwork. I just wanted a fast HD for OS/programs/games.
• With the memory. I have used G.SKILL before in 2 system builds. It's done excellent for me in them. Very stable.

**EDIT2:

• Made some additional changes. Lowered the power supply down to 750, which saves me more $$. Also changed the SSD to 2 WD 650G HDs.
• Thinking of doing a CPU upgrade to the 3.4GHZ AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz

System Specs - Budget:$1500

• CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz
• MB: GIGABYTE GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX
• Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 1066
• Video: DIAMOND 5870PE51G Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 1GB 256-bit GD
• Power Supply: XCLIO GREATPOWER 1000W ATX12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready
• HD:Intel X25-M Mainstream SSDSA2MH080G2C1 2.5" 80GB SATA II MLC

Changes:

• Power Supply: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V
• HD: 2x Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS 640GB
• CPU: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz