I'm in the process of researching parts for a new computer build.
Whilst reviewing the pro/con of SSD i stumbled on this
Now this makes me wet.
Reli,
My computer is taking too long to download video........what's this SSD all about 
Solid State Drive.
Basically think of a big thumb drive but I don't think they work the same, SSDs don't use FlASH RAM.
seen it all before
its old but not affordable due to the inability of affordability to the general public.
Poor Relative just get a Macbook they are bloody fast and you don't need to stuff around building one. Macs also don't get Virus which helps.
Pfft. This is the real stuff
Check this link for literally all you need to know.
Warning: Its lengthy.
www.anandtech.com/show/2738
Hey Relli, great idea to build you own for lots of reasons 
Here's a couple of links if you don't know them already..http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs_boxes
forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/7
I have built my last two machines and already "rate my build" for this one on Whirlpool.
I have a real good friend who can source parts for me at cost, i generally give him my old gear as his profit.
This is my build thus far. Its a bit of a beast 
and i plan to OC as much as i can and get back into some serious gaming.
Still unsure of a decent PSU tho and contemplating a case.
CPU – intel core i7 920
CPU HSF - Noctua NH-U12P (for Socket LGA1366) Performance CPU Cooler
MoBo – Asus P6T
GPU – 2 x 1GB GTX 275 SLI
RAM – Corsair 6GB (3 x 2048mb) DDR3 1600 Dominator (PC12800 - TR3X6G1600C8D) RAM Module Kit (TRIPLE PACK for i7)
HDD1 – Corsair CMFSSD-64N1 2.5" 64GB SATA II Internal Solid state disk (OS)
HDD2 – Western Digital caviar black 640GB (Progs)
HDD3 – Western Digital caviar black 1 TB (Data)
PSU – Thermaltake Toughpower 750W/1000w or Antec Signature 850W
CASE – Lain li p60 or p80
SOUNDCARD – ASUS Xonar D2/PM Ultra Fidelity 7.1
OPTICAL DRIVE – 2 x ASUS DRW-2014L1
Speakers Logitech 5500 or i might go with a cheap amp and cheap speakers using headphones for games.
Screen 24" Benq E2400HD
Keyboard G15
Mouse G9
and i plan to OC as much as i can and get back into some serious gaming.
