Do yourself a favor and take b1gapl's advice. Go with the DS3R and a newer C2D like the e6750, Also you can save money by going with a cooler master centurion case. If you do all this you will end up having more money to spend on your Monitor.
Had a huge converstation with b1gapl about my computer built and everything is pretty much figured out...truly knows a ton about comps and was able to help me better understand! thanks again!
the only thing i am still trying to determine is what tv tuner card i should get that will work with my verizon fios?