ok. here is what i came up with after some research:
mb dfi lanparty ultra-d http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152 129.00
cpu amd 3800 x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562 347.00
gpu BFG 7800GT...
thanks a lot for your responses. i checked out zzf and the prices are really better. and you also mentioned packaging and shipping. i think i will also switch to seagate.i'm only not sure on the power supply and case. can you guys recommend anything?
after some research, here is what i came up with:
NEC Black IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A - OEM 39.45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152047
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail 89.99...