So, you're saying...
~ B-Day 1 ~
OS ($119.99)
120mm Fan ($6.99)
Case ($79.99)
PSU ($89.99)
~ Christmas 1 ~
Processor ($239.99)
Video Card ($169.99)
~ B-Day 2 ~
Motherboard ($74.99)
RAM ($74.99)
Hard Drive ($62.99)
Optical Drive ($24.20)
~ Christmas 2 ~
Monitor ($179.99)
...?
I can't get both the video card AND processor for Christmas, and I want to get the motherboard right after those two, that way I know that I have the best CPU at that time (probably the best I'll need, they can't make games for the top-of-the-line, $4000 PC's, not enough of a crowd there.), and a compatible motherboard. The Video Card I want will be out within the next 3 months, so it really doesn't matter.
I'm not that worried about it being outdated, It'll still look (and perform) better than the beige oldies-but-goodies-style case we have downstairs.
I'm seriously considering going with the Intel, just 'cause 3GHz sounds much more tempting than 2.6GHz.
Are there any good guides for overclocking, or am I going to have to learn myself?