Hello folks, first post here and thought id open her up with a question about a build im considering. The system will be used exclusively for online gaming and other multimedia(DVD,Music, etc...).
This will be my first computer built without someone looking over my shoulder (Thanks Dad

) So if any of this looks like it might conflict or if you could recommend better please feel free! And also any tips and tricks or links to such for building would be greatly appreciated
Heres what i've got so far (Minus some small random items...) :
Case: NZXT Nemesis Elite
Mobo: Asus A8V Deluxe
CPU: AMD 3000+ 90nm 939 1.8ghz
Ram: 2x OCZ PC3200 512mb DDR
Vid: Radeon 9600xt or a GeforceFX 5700 either one will be 256mb
Sound: SB Audigy2 ZS
Toying between 2 80g seagates and which cd burner and dvd burner to get at the moment.
I also have a question. I am going to research exactly what RAID is (call me a newb if ya need to

) but what are the distinct advantages to that versus normal IDE drives?
So thats all ive gotten so far, still doing some research as I go here. Thanks in advance for any help and of course "Hello!" once more
