Well, I can see dropping that much on such a setup, given that monitors will be good for longer than the computer.

Playing in surround instead of single monitor is the difference between a Porche and a VW. The experience is far more imersive. It is far more than a larger picture.
The guys at Widscreen gaming have been publishing menu fixes and the actual file size is small so you would think that Bethesda would be able to impliment it easily but instead, every update breaks the wide screen fix.
I know that I have pre ordered my last game that does not specifically state that it supports wide screen. I realize that everyone does not have the hardware but there are many many more of us who do than you may realize.
If I wanted to play on a console I would just get one but I want the full imersive experience. Skyrim is a great game but on the technology side of things Bethesda seems to be going backwards. I have not played since the latest patch once again broke the surround/eyefinity fix. We are at the mercy of modders to once again take the time to fix it. You would think that Bethesda could at least make the updates compatable with the fixes that the widescreen community has provided. If you are not going to fix it at lease do not break it.
(BTW, The Witcher 2 works in wide screen perfictly right out of the box)