I cant even imagine how you'd spend $2500, let alone $3500.... my last upgrade (I usually do them piecemeal) came to maybe a grandtotal of $650 and it can handle any game out there right now- including Oblivion.

As for the technology, I dont think it's ever worthwhile to buy cutting edge- but then, you probably already know that. But hey, if you've got the money go nuts- I have no right to criticize anyone for dropping cash on gadgetry.