2600K vs i7 950 for CS5 Prem and After Effects ...

After MUCH research and helpful guidance from Harm and others, I have narrowed down my spec to either of two options. Both are gradual builds over 2 months as budget allows.
1)
i7 2600K with 4Gb and use inbuilt HD3000 graphics to start
add GTX 460
add memory to total 16Gb
2)
i7 950 with 6Gb and 5450 to start
Add memory to total 12Gb
swap out card to GTX 460 (the 5450 will go to another machine, so will not wasted)
These will be accomplished in 3 steps over 2 months.
Any final comments, suggestions before I make my choice will be really VERY much welcome. I've learned a lot here, but I'm still not super confident I am doing the right thing ...
Thanx all.
Martin

Which motherboards would you be using for your system for the two possible CPU selections?
What case will you be using?
What power supply?

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