My newest friend Erik, I met on a car forum that I belong to and he was an incredible help to me. Actually, he did most of the work, but I did learn alot by assisting and waching everything he did. We did the build last weekend and I would call it a success. I'm still learning to navigate Vista and have found some useful sites on line from work. Still have to load some software, then will test my internet connection. I can already tell you that this is a big improvment over my old, old system.
It froze a couple of times on me, but other than that, seems to be working just GREAT!!!!!!
Just as a reminder, this is my component list wich does not include the ASUS nine hundred case.
EVGA 123-YW-E175-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 750i FTW SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: 123-YW-E175-A1
Item #: N82E16813188026
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$199.99 -$10.00 Instant $189.99
Update EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX(G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: 512-P3-N871-AR
Item #: N82E16814130339
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$309.99 -$10.00 Instant $299.99
Update CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply - Retail
Model #: CMPSU-750TX
Item #: N82E16817139006
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$179.99 -$50.00 Instant $129.99
Update Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600 - Retail
Model #: BX80562Q6600
Item #: N82E16819115017
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
In Stock
$214.99 $214.99
Update OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR800C44GK - Retail
Model #: OCZ2RPR800C44GK
Item #: N82E16820227267
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$114.99 -$5.00 Instant $109.99
Update SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD753LJ 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: HD753LJ
Item #: N82E16822152100
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
$129.99 $129.99
Update SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S203B - OEM
Model #: SH-S203B
Item #: N82E16827151153
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$29.99 -$3.00 Instant $26.99
Update Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1pk DSP OEI DVD - OEM
Model #: 66I-01939
Item #: N82E16832116488
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
In Stock
$109.99 -$10.00 Instant $99.99
Update XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler - Retail
Model #: HDT-S1283
Item #: N82E16835233003
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
In Stock
$36.99 $36.99
Subtotal: $1,238.91
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Thanks to those who provided me with much needed advice
Greg