Build my new Comp for me!!!

[blitzekriec]

Here's what I put together for my girlfriend on Newegg. It seems that it fits your budget (although I added a CPU cooler on my girlfriends rig which would add about $60) and has a lot of upgrade potential.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811233002

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813188013

CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115016

Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220144

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341001

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130082

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144701

DVD/CD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106073

OS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116202


All of that comes to $1,238.92 +shipping, but you will get a total $90.00 back from MIRs.

Total after rebates: $1,148.92 +shipping


With the new additions you posted to your list it would be a nice system. I would, however, not get a 2gig stick. Get 2X 1gigs so you don't forfeit Dual Channel.
You will still have more than enough room for upgrades to RAM. Even with 2 slots taken, you can still add 2X 2gig sticks for the other slots, although I doubt you will need 6gigs of RAM any time soon, never mind 8gigs.