I need computer expert help here.

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kewian:
I love that lego case.  Where is Hegelian when you need him?

J. M. Pescado:
He's dead. Got killed by Reggikko, remember?

daistarr:
I would get a good brand power box, such as Ocz, Antec ect...500 watts is a touch on the small side I would make it a 700. More times than not this is where problems start. I would look into an AMD Processor Quad Core, AMD is great for gamers. The Intel isn't worth the extra price. The 240-Pin SDRAM DDR2 800 is for Dual Core not for Quad Core.

Kraken:
I built my pc a few years ago and like you I am looking around to build a new one.

One thing I will mention that can sometimes be overlooked: 

if you are swapping out the fan off a boxed retail processor don't forget to buy a small tube of arctic silver.  Some geeks use liquid metal but being allergic to most metals I stay well away.  There are a few compounds you can use I think V is the newest but can't be sure.  Again if you are buying retail boxed and not OEM Chip then you won't need this unless tinkering with said fan.

I would also second what daistarr said.  Take a look at AMD the older phenoms had problems but with the newer they sorted that out.  Amd are about to release the Phenom II Quad Core (Deneb) this month.  Price has yet to be determined but it just might prove to be worth a look.

Good luck with the build.

Dark Trepie:
I would pass on the soundcard at the moment if budget is an issue.  Damn near all mobos come with on-board sound nowadays anyway.  You can always get one later when you save up more money.  Or be cheap like me and get an SB Audigy from Wal-Mart for $20.

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