that system must be like 2500 dollars, you obviously dont mind spending the money and it definatly looks sweet. i have that mobo processor and they're great (though the mobo runs a bit hot) and i also got some of that ram which im awaiting.

have you considered getting a ssd? if your dropping cash why not give one of them a shot?

i always thought the price to performance of sli wasnt worth it, but again looks like you arent really trying to save money.

looks like a good pick to me, but i would seriously consider getting a ssd, im very happy with mine and if you want serious performance ssd's will deliver.

about the heatsink. am2 and am2+ are the same. they're cross compatable (am2+ cpu will work in a am2 socket and vice versa) and physicaly identical so youll be able to mount the heatsink on am2+ just the same as am2. i dont know if youve ever installed an aftermarket heatsink but it can be frustrating. the one i have right now was manufactured to test my nerve. i went through the whole tube of thermal paste getting it on, so unless you know this heatsink maybe grab another tube of paste. ioono, but that that heatsink is good for the socket.