500 is plenty to replace all 3 and get new memory, as long as you don't try to go bleeding edge. Try this layout straight from newegg:
AMD Athlon 64 3200+.....................................................$162
DFI LANPARTY UT nF4 Ultra-D mobo.................................$132
PNY Geforce 6600GT 128MB.............................................$122
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB DDR 400 ram (Dual Channel)....$76
Total:$492
and thats just with a quick look and 1 bundle deal (cpu/gpu). If you take some time, you might be able to come up with an even better configuration for that kinda cash. Good luck to ya, I'm going through the same process myself.
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