Upgrade - Tight Budget

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You could just cut costs off your original post. Get an XP 1600+ instead of an 1800+. you save $40. As mentioned Lite-On DVD, Very good, very cheap, save $20. Save money on your mobo and get an 8K3A or 8K3A+ if you want raid. Also look for a bargain vid. card. Ive seen Radeon 8500's one Ebay for $200aud, and they were purchasable at that price (no bidding required)> That would save you wasting money on a new duron (even though it isnt much) and having to upgrade later.