Building New comp,making sure compatible

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After a long time of thinking, decided to get a Dell inspiron 530 over a laptop. But after all the dell hate on the forum, I've gotten scared and spent all night planning a budget comp online. Been about 6 years since I've dealt with any computer parts.

I'm using newegg but i'm buying parts locally
Specs:
Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131288&Tpk=Asus%20P5KPL-CM

Hard drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074&Tpk=Western%20Digital%20Caviar%20SE16%20320GB

Processor:
Intel Duo core E5200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171028

CASE:States audio supports only AC 97 what does that mean?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009166&Tpk=acer%2018.5%20lcd

DVD drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136159&Tpk=LG%20DH16NS10

Videocard:
Integrated intel GMA 3100. Does integrated make the computer work harder, especially if i do light gaming?

Wireless adapter: I heard USB would be better than an inside pci card?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833314011&Tpk=Belkin%20F5D7050

Total comes to about 525 before taxes and 25 off later with rebates.

Basically I'll be watching videos, play some light games, run 8 online poker tables at once( hopefully good enough one day), and upgrade my Video card when Starcraft 2 comes out, assuming everything else is strong enough. Damn I can't wait. Is the cooling good sufficient as well? Thanks for the help.
 
Integrated means its built into the motherboard..... And usb wireless would be slower in most cases..... Looks good imo
 
That E7400 does sound nice but it is over my budget. I actually thought my e5200 was also a Duo core. A little disappointed.

Daisymtc, that motherboard was actually my first choice but I realized the ram speed is only 800mhz when overclocked.

What do you think of replacing my psu with this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008&Tpk=Corsair%20CMPSU-400CX
Will 400watts still be good enough if i upgrade to a nvidia 8600gs or whatever video card that is strong enough to handle xbox games?

I'm planning on switching my case with a cheap Asus one. There's really no reviews out there for them but asus has been reliable. Only setback is 80mm fans. The coolermaster seems to have it's power button jam a lot.
 
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