Ok, this is what I have so far. I've never actually built a computer before, although I have changed the parts in my computers many times. I don't really do much gaming anymore but I want a good graphics card just incase a game comes along that catchs my interest. Tell me what you think of this setup and let me know if I am forgetting anything.

Case:
-Lian Li PC-60BPlus Black Aluminum ATX Mid Tower

Hard Drives:
- 2 x HITACHI Deskstar 7K500 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive Raid 0

Video Card:
-BFG Tech BFGR78256GTXOC Geforce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card

Sound Card:
-CREATIVE Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS Platinum Pro 8 (7.1) Channels PCI Interface Sound Card

Power Supply:
-ENERMAX All in One Noisetaker Series EG701AX-VE SFMA(24P) ATX12V 600W Power Supply

RAM:
-Kingston HyperX 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory

Processor:
-AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Manchester 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Dual Core Processor

Motherboard:
-ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard

I already have the DVD drive, DVD Burner, Mouse, Keyboard, Monitor, and OS. Is there anything else I am missing?

Do you guys think I will need this: THERMALRIGHT XP-120 Heatsink ?

 

what is your budget

 

I would like to stay around $2500 for all the parts I still need. The above setup is around $2700 which is a little high but that is ok.

 

sounds good...although that Asus mobo has like 6.1 sounds + an optical input or output...so u may wanna discard that SB Audigy.

 

Not worth it.

 

If you guys can figure out a way to build something equal to this for less that would be cool...but I generally like to get pretty close to top-of-the-line when I buy computers. Also, if there is something that would be better for me than a part I have listed please let me know.

 

after reviewing your components i gotta ask: youre kidding, right?

 

I didn't know the mobo already had optical out. That is something a definatly need. If you are sure it has an optical out on it then I might ditch the SB Audigy. Can someone confirm this?

 

Nope, if something is really wrong with it just let me know. Don't make sarcastic comments and try to make me feel like an idiot.

 

optical in...and you wanna go w/ the "Premium" if funds permit.

link:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131540