Time to build anew?

Hello, I'm a pretty big PC gamer, but lately I've been moving towards the Xbox. Why? My PC is old. 2.5 years old.

Dell XPS M1710 (Lapto, so can't upgrade)

Intel Centrino Duo 1.83GHZ

1GB RAM

80GB HDD

Nvidia 7900GS

I cryed when I tested Crysis on it-it could only play it meduim-low. And I don't want to think how BIA:HH and Crysis Warhead are going to react. So my question is this: is it worth building a new pc? Is it acceptable to have a desktop as well as a laptop, or is that too stupid? I also really want to get into the blu-ray format, so my other idea was PS3, but their exclusives don't interest me much. Basically I started this thread for replies on whether or not this is a good idea. I'm young, I got money to burn...

What a neutral comment :P

I'd like to know what you guys would do if you faced this dilema. Give me your opinions!

i have my gaming desktop in my room, 2 family ones in the study room, a crappy laptop in my room, my mum has a latop, my dads laptop, my bros gaming rig and his laptop
8 computers in my house altogether, XD
the two desktops in the study room are kinda for nothing, but there both old and there good to have for when friends come over to play CSS or CoD4Lehman

Cmon, its 2008! Tons of people have desktops and laptops.bungie93

and some have 2 of each:P

I would definitely go for the biggest, best, craziest, coolest downright badass rig you can afford! And laugh as it destroys Crysis Warhead and Farcry 2 with sheer unmoderated maniacal mirth! And if you do decide to build a new one, I'd enjoy giving you ideas on what to use! :Dskapunkclarence

Well that's more like it!

I was thinking of either using an ATI 4850 or 9800GTX. Probably the 4850 because I get it discounted (work at Circuit City). We don't carry 9800GTXs. Also, I saw the Lite-On drive as well, and will definately be getting it.

My only question is that would this be a good base to start from in building? It's very cheap:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4171707&CatId=332

It's got everything I need minus the sound, video, and monitor. And that's the stuff I like to pick out myself.

I have $700-$800 to build. Keep in mind I need $150-$200 for a 20-22in. monitor. BTW, I've tried configuring PC's from the ground up, but the barebones are always cheaper for some reason...FunkWeasel

Except the E2180 dual core is old hat now, the E5200 is the new budget king. :)southeastblue

I would definitely go for the biggest, best, craziest, coolest downright badass rig you can afford! And laugh as it destroys Crysis Warhead and Farcry 2 with sheer unmoderated maniacal mirth! And if you do decide to build a new one, I'd enjoy giving you ideas on what to use! :Dskapunkclarence

No, if you buy high/top-end parts now, they'll be outdated and alot cheaper in 2 months, and you'll be cursing yourself for doing it. Buy mid/high end parts to get the best Performance/Money ratio. Why don't you go start a thread about your new PC and we'll give you a hand, as he said? We can make a list of parts there and update them as we go.