Actually the difference right now between the AMD x6 and the Intel I want is minimal according to this chart:
http://www.cpubenchmark.net/high_end_cpus.html
Plus with the I7 1366 mobo I'm getting, when and if I feel like I can get the I7 Extreme, which is at the top of that list. And I'm only paying 180 more for the mobo.
In terms of Ram I'll go with this Corsair Triple Channel DDR3 1600.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145224