[sehana]

so here are the results:

ordering from both sites.
https://secure.neweg...=minor upgrades

http://www.tigerdire...SRCCODE=WEBWISH

items to transfer from current PC to Upgrade PC:
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB DDR3 PCIe16
http://www.xfxforce....rationId=141227

Sabrent 6-Channel 5.1 3D Surround Sound PCI Card
http://www.tigerdire...p;sku=M501-1042

Ultra / V-Series / 500-Watt / ATX / 120mm Fan / 20/24-Pin / SATA Ready / Power Supply
http://www.tigerdire.....ku=ULT31841 K
[specs seems the same as one that comes with case] [which 1 would be better to use?]

this is a first time build, so nothing too extreme yet.
don't want to mess things up [a little nervous].

notes: upgrade GPU and sound later, as i'm content with these at the moment.

uses: Sims2, Empire Earth, Age of Empires/Mythology & the like. web pages, graphics [paint shop pro 11, logo, animation.]

main thing:
!! please check compatibility !!

give a 1-10 [10=high] rating as to the functionality of what it's being used for.

any building tips would be greatly appreciated.

thank you