Need help getting it under $2000 (Budget concerns)

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Secthdamon

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I'm not sure if this is the right place to post, but I haven't been able to get help from the boards at Anandtech without getting flamed constantly. This place seems more mature and has restraint when it comes to getting flamed.

I have a $2000 USD budget, but I can't seem to get under it with the parts I want. I've been reading through posts looking for the best parts for price and came up with this list. Since you all are certainly more adept at this than I am, I was hoping you all could give me some advice when it comes to my choices. This rig will be for gaming, but I want to encode DVDs on the side.

Here are my choices:

AMD64 3500+ ($222)
Leadtek 7800GT ($389)
Seagate 200GB SATA ($109)
Chaintech AV710 ($25)
Logitech Z-3500e ($125)
NEC ND-3540A ($43)
BenQ CD-RW ($28)
Chaintech VNF4 ($77)
Dell 2005FPW ($460)
Logitech MX510 ($27)
Viewsonic Keyboard ($18)
Linksys Router ($43)
XP Home ($90)

Comes to: $1656

That's not including a case and PSU as I'm still undecided with what to get. I was thinking about an Antec p180 and an Enermax noisetaker. I'm unhappy with my MB choice, but I don't think I can fit an SLI MB into my budget, unless I get rid of some RAM. If you had $2000 to spend on a gaming rig, how would you do it? Or.. how would you improve my choices? Am I missing anything?

I appreciate any feedback.
 
Why do you need 4 gigs of ram? Are you going to be doing some hella photoshop or what? I think 2 gig would be enough for most apps... And try bringing down the ddr rating from 4200, unless you're overclocking or something. Cant you find a cheaper monitor also?
 
The 2x2GB was an oversight, as it should have been 2x1GB. I apologize for that mistake. I was thinking about Corsair Value Select (pc3200) but it's quite apparent I know nothing about memory. What would you all suggest?

(Thanks for the responses!)
 
Crucial or Kingston makes good ram. Newegg is selling crucial 1gig sticks for about 100 dollars right now.
 
Why spend the money on a SLi board? Unless you really want to get a second 7800GTX. But right now just one 7800GTX will run everything with ease.
 
Are you willing to OC? If yes, then you might want to consider getting a 3000+ or 3200+ venice, and spend the difference on an asus or dfi board.
 
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