Second Life Computer Build

[nzchris]

OK it's time for my second build- the first was a great success with a lil help my friends here.

Build 2 will be more "gaming based" with a focus on running the windlight version of Second Life.
Budget.. as low as poss no more than $800.

Any recommendations for gear and especially videocards and a MOBO would be great. I have built with the ASUS P5B board before and loved it.

I have the externals (monitor etc) so any feedback on the components would be helpful.
Thanks

[discodanman45]

What components do you need for the $800? Is it just a mobo, psu, RAM, video card, hard drive, and dvd burner? Do you need a case, OS, or any other devices?

[nzchris]

Originally Posted by discodanman45 What components do you need for the $800? Is it just a mobo, psu, RAM, video card, hard drive, and dvd burner? Do you need a case, OS, or any other devices?

Correct-
Mobo
psu
Fan
RAM 2 GIG min?
Video card = Note the graphics card should have DirectX shader model 2 or later support, and drivers that support GLSL.
Hard drive- no need to be a monster
DVD Burner
Case
OS will be Linux- probably Simply MEPIS
Wireless card

Gaming machine and some Internet surfing.

Thanks