Hello. I'm a blind computer enthusiast, and have joined this forum because I'm in need of some advice. I'm preparing to buy a

new computer, one that I hope will last me for at least a few years. The last computer I got was
in 2002, and it is still more or less functional, but I'm wanting to get
something that is not only more up-to-date, but also more responsive. I do
a lot of work with audio files, mostly mp3 and midi. I also do a lot of web
browsing, word processing, and I play online text-based games.
I've been trying to do my homework with regards to parts to include in my
new computer, thinking that I'd rather "hand pick" every part to insure
that I know what I'm getting and also to insure maximum campatibility with my screen reading software.
With all that being said, I was hoping that I could get advice from this
forum with regards to my final parts checklist.
I'm planning to purchase all my parts from newegg.com, and then get the
system assembled by a "expert" in my local area.
Basicly, what I'm hoping to attain from this list is guidance in making
sure that I haven't picked out incompatible parts, or that I haven't
overlooked something. My primary questions at this point are:
Will all the parts I want to use fit in the case I've chosen?
Is the power supply I picked powerful enough to run everything reliably?
Do I have too many fans, or not enough?
These questions are ones that spring to mind, but I'd really appreciate any
and all feedback people might be able to provide.
This new system is going to be a huge investment for me, so I want to make
sure I'm only spending what is strictly necessary to build the best PC I
can. For the most part, i have my heart set on the majority of these components; am trying for maximum responsiveness and a system that will last at least as ong as my current build if not longer. I'm not planning to upgrade to Windows Vista right away, primarily because my screen reading software doesn't support vista yet. However, I'd like this new computer to be completely ready for vista when I feel the time is right to make the change in operating systems.
So, with all that explanation out of the way, here is my list of parts. If possible, I would really appreciate it if people could send me their feedback via e-mail. Forum sites are not particularly fun to navigate using a screen reader.
Thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide, and I hope that everyone is having a really great day!
Missy

APEVIA X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BL Blue Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail
Model Number: ATXB4KLW-BL

APEVIA CF4SL-UBL-LED 80mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail
Model Number: CF4SL-UBL-LED

APEVIA CF12SL-UBL 120mm Blue LED Case Fan - Retail
Model Number: CF12SL-UBL

Intel BOXD975XBX2KR LGA 775 Intel 975X ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model Number: BOXD975XBX2KR

BIOSTAR V7903GS22 GeForce 7900GS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model Number: V7903GS22

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 MCE PCI Interface 1042 Tuner Card - Retail
Model Number: 1042

ZALMAN ZM600-HP ATX12V 600W Power Supply - Retail
Model Number: ZM - 600HP

Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 Conroe 2.93GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557X6800 - Retail
Model Number: BX80557X6800

Silverstone FP34-B USB 2.0 Card Reader - Retail
Model Number: FP34-B

Kingston ValueRAM 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model

KVR800D2N5K2/2G - OEM
Model Number: KVR800D2N5K2/2G

SONY Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP - OEM
Model Number: MPF920 Black
   
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3750640AS 750GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model Number: ST3750640AS
   
HP L1706 Silver-Black 17" 8 to 12 ms LCD Monitor - Retail
Model Number: PX849A8#ABA
 
SONY Black IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1615/B2s - OEM
Model Number: DDU1615/B2s  

SONY Black IDE CD-ROM Drive Model CDU5225 - OEM
Model Number: CDU5225 BLK
 
HP 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With LightScribe, 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model DVD940I - Retail
Model Number: DVD940I
   
Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail
Model Number: 70SB046A00000
 
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2b w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM
Model Number: M93-00439
 
Microsoft Office Professional 2003 SP2 1pk w/Tech Guarantee for Office 2007 - OEM
Model Number: 269-13253

Arctic Silver Ceramique Thermal Compound - OEM
Model Number: Ceramique
 
VANTEC ICEBERG DDR-A1A Aluminum Heatsinks only - Retail
Model Number: ICEBERG DDR-A1A

Thermaltake CL-C0034 Copper Fan&Heatsinks - Retail
Model Number: CL-C0034
 
ZALMAN CNPS9500 AT 2 Ball CPU Cooling Fan/Heatsink - Retail
Model Number: CNPS9500 AT

ZALMAN VF700LED - CU 2 Ball LED VGA Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail
Model Number: VF700LED - CU

ZALMAN ZM-NB47J Aluminum Heatsinks only - Retail
Model Number: ZM-NB47J
 
VANTEC HDC-701A-BL Aluminum Aluminum Hard Driver Cooler - Retail
Model Number: HDC-701A-BL