Like, what do you mean "compromise" on the RAM. Do you mean go cheap, or go for the good stuff? MY wife almost killed me when she found out I spent about $1000 on my Computer..........
AMD 64 4000 $324
XFX 7800GT $300
Asus A8N-E $110
Antec True Power II 480 $57
Antec P180 $100
Still debating RAM
1gig $99
2 gig $212
That all I need..............
