Thanks so much for that information, it really helped me out. I won't be so blind and nooby when it comes time for me to walk into an IT store an discuss hardware choices. I did some IT in high school but I couldn't remember much of it but it's coming back to me now! The quality of my build will all come down to a) tax return and b) the mood I'm in when I walk into the store.
The things I think I'll skimp on if I get light-on in the cash department will be the case, HDD and DVD drive. I don't have any important files that need to be backed up so I think I can afford to go basic there. I guess the great thing about computers is everything is so upgradable so maybe later on I can build up to the best.
I have a few questions for you but I've got to run off to play bball now so next time.
Again, thanks for the info!