ok, so far I've taken some of your advice

Lian-Li 60, 300W
Abit KT7A-RAID
AMD Thunderbird @1Ghz
128 MB PC133 RAM (256MB if budget allows)
Quantum Fireball AS 30GB
Quantum Fireball KA 20GB
ATI all in wonder RADEON
Sound Blaster LIVE!
Pioneer 10X DVD slot loading
HP 9310i CD-RW
HI-Val LS120 floppy drive
3Com SOHO 10/100TX NIC


anything you guys suggest I should get to make this PC that much better?
other periphs are (that I already have):
Epson Stylus color 900
Logitech internet keyboard
MS Intelimouse explorer (the big *** silver one, present from MS)
Logitech Quickcam PRO USB
Altech Lansing ACS-48 speakers
17" viewsonic monitor
Linksys cableDSL router/switch

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Atticka
sorry, no time for a sig


PS, been calling th case a Lian-Li 40, but its actually the 60, so a Lian-Li 60 case, the all aluminum one.

[This message has been edited by Atticka (edited January 23, 2001).]