I have two systems in mind each about the same price. Basically, one has a better video card, the other a better CPU. I'm having a hard time deciding which to go with here. Keep in mind I'll probably have whatever system I get for at least 2-3 years. I am a hardcore 'professional' gamer. I want to set the details to max on the latest games at a resolution of 1920x1200 on my 24" wfp 2407 monitor and get the highest possible frame rate, but I also need it to last me a long time. I would greatly appreciate your expert opinions.
Rig 1 (better video card):
cpu: Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz $165
mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L P45 $94
ram: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 $42
videocard: GeForce GTX 295 $525
psu: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX $125
Total: $951
Rig 2 (better CPU)
cpu: Core i7 920 $289
mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R X58 $200
ram: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 $90
videocard: Radeon HD 4890 $250
psu: PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W $105
total: $934
Rig 1 (better video card):
cpu: Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz $165
mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L P45 $94
ram: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 $42
videocard: GeForce GTX 295 $525
psu: CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX $125
Total: $951
Rig 2 (better CPU)
cpu: Core i7 920 $289
mobo: GIGABYTE GA-EX58-UD3R X58 $200
ram: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 $90
videocard: Radeon HD 4890 $250
psu: PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W $105
total: $934