I remember when I bought my E6600 at launch, the cost was on pair with Intel + vat + reseller = £220, rip-off's were every where. I will not pay more for an I7 920 than what I previously paid for my E6600.

There are 2 options about DDR3, since dual channel 2x1GB DDR3 memory from Crucial rated at CL6 1.80 is as cheap as £75, no reason for a full fledged triple channel just yet concerning price anomalies. So even dual channel with a low latency will be more than enough for a 6 months needs. I just hope Crucial will launch a 3x1GB modules rated 1.65 CL7 for I7.

Motherboards, Foxconn Blood Rage or Eclipse is all that I have in mind. If the Blood Rage is less than £150 then I will buy it, else Eclipse all the way.

Metroid.