Need Help Building Own Computer!

[hpnotiq1]

I want to build a desktop for a studio/music production, with great gameplay(which means better videocard)
anyway I already have a Thermaltake tower, i just need everything else lol

 

[liquidshadow]

Budget?

 

[hpnotiq1]

no more than $1,000. i think thats good enough to build a nice machine... as long as i shop smart

 

[hpnotiq1]

someone recommended this setup
ditch the thermaltake, unless you want the top of line models
Antec Sonata II is much better option.

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor - Retail - $317

ASUS P5W DH DELUXE/WIFI-AP Socket T (LGA 775) Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $225

Antec LifeStyle SONATA II Piano Black Computer Case - Retail - $90

Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST380811AS 80GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $45 (System and application)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250820AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $75 (dedicated samples or other stuff)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250820AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $75 (dedicated audio recording)

ZALMAN ZM - F3 120mm Case Fan - Retail - $10

(PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KVR533D2N4K2/2G - Retail - $218

That's $1055. For just the box. The ram SHOULD be compatable up to 4G if you wanted to buy 2 of the kit's. I say should, I have trouble understanding the ASUS qualified vendors list for ram.