why suggest a GTS to someone who wants a 'crazy gaming pc', when it comes massively under budget. Get an 8800 GTX or wait for the next gen cards which should arrive soon ish!
Yeah, I guess you're right Plant. It's just that the GTX is so darn expensive. I'm not even sure it's worth the $570.
But either way, $2000 is a lot of money for a computer. I don't think it's possible to build a computer with that much money and get a good price/performance ratio at the same time.
Going for a 6700 is pointless really, as is a 6600. A 6400 would be great just do a little OCing. A GTS compared to a GTX is really a different story though. A GTS doesn't compare to a GTX the way a 6xxx does to a 6700. If you can get one, get one.
single GTX 10751 on 3dmark 06
single GTX 8769 on 3dmark 06
The 6700 may be pointless but the E6600 is not. The E6600 isn't as GOOD price/performance as the E4300 and E6300 are which are best. However the E6600 has seen many 4.0ghz+ overclocks which the E6400 has a tough time getting to, as well as the extra 2mb cache helps in other applications more than just gaming. If you are going on a budget that big get an E6600.
HOWEVER in a true gaming PC the E4300, 6300, or 6400 would probably be the best FPS for your money since the difference of 130 bucks could be put to FAR better use such. Still with a budget like that go with E6600.