@Kubador: I already have an SSD on that list. A Crucial M4 128GB. I've been told they're very reliable, and I plan to do exactly what you stated. Put the OS, a few games, and nothing more on it. Should be good.
@Wilhelm: I've had two gaming computers now, and both had 2x optical drives. I agree that most games now that I play are either bought digitally or don't require a CD, but I like to have the option. That way, I can keep the CD of a game that I play a lot (like BF2 before patch 1.5) in one drive, and use the other for misc. stuff like watching movies, or burning music.