Specs please

[KrisNZ]

I have decided to give it a go at building myself a PC. Current PC is:

AMD 3800+
ABN-SLI
2 GB Geil Ram
2 x 7600GT
120 GIG HD

I am going for a totally new rig as I am selling my old to a friend. I play allot of games (competitively) and I am looking for a system easily upgraded for future games and able to play CRYSIS and ET QW easily (Dx10).

I have never built before. Can the system be Intel based. Overclocked?

I have 1400 pounds to spend and do not need keyboard or monitor.

 

[KrisNZ]

Thanks for the replies. Is having a HD for the OS and one for storage better? Also I see most of you put 4 gig ram, do I need it? Cooling?

Just about any system can be overclocked, the question is do you want to? (I'd definately recommend it, especially with the current intel chips )(BTW, you from NZ mate?)

Prob is I dont know how to overclock.

Yep I am from NZ.