So, I've been getting a little annoyed by how long it takes my big PC to switch on and get ready to do things. I think this windows install is a little trashed despite only being just over a year old. Plus, it's Vista and I'm quite keen to get everything onto windows 7, so now seems like a good time to think about buying new bits....

I'm wondering if the biggest bang for my buck would be to just get an SSD and install my OS on there... If wanted to upgrade things I'd need a new mobo, CPU and RAM at least. I really don't do anything with the big PC other than web, torrents, and will be trying to sort out our (pretty large) media collection.

Otherwise, what is out there that's a bit tasty, but good value? For some reason I think I want an i7.

Currently I've got a AMDx2 3800, 4gig PC3200 RAM and an X1800GTO, (I'd keep the case, my HDDs, PSU if possible, monitor, KB/mouse).

So, kids, what's hot?