my first build planned

[ipam45]

CPU: intel core 2 duo E6600 $316.whenever it drops

Motherboard: Asus P5W-DH $225

RAM: corsair XMS2 2 gb DDR2 800 $150

case: Antec P160w $97

video card:evga 7800GT 256mb $194

optics:dvd burner and cd burner combo $50

PSU: antec truepower II 550W $89

HDD: Seagate 200 ATA100 $60

Total: 1181

my budget is around 1000 dollar, i;m a little over but still okay. wondering is there is still someway to lower the cost. comments and suggestion please.

thx

 

[gotchya]

Get the NEC DVD drive. That will save you $10

 

[ipam45]

tahnks you very much....each bit helps

 

[454Casull]

Drop the CPU speed.