A lot of great suggestions here. Drives: Maxtor or Western Dig. When purchasing memory: "Crucial Memory" Best quality out there. Processor is the biggest consideration. AMD for sure. Something alot of ppl overlook is the powersupply. After spending more on other components they opt for a cheaper box. Cheaper Box= Cheaper powersupply. Check the specs on'm before you buy. Have fun, wish I was at that stage...about due for a major overhaul

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