Have you looked at Core 2 duo?
I'd recommend:
-Intel E6300 processor
-Gigabyte 965P DS-3 motherboard
-2x1GB DDR2800 (G.Skill and Corsair make good memory)
-X1800XT (or maybe the X1900 allinwonder)
-your hard drive you picked is nice
-I'd recommend getting a separate Case and Power supply. For your rig I'd recommend at least 450 watts or 28A on the 12V rails
-Take a look at the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Platinum, or the straight Audigy 2 ZS. the audigy 4 isn't really better. the X-fi line is also good
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