Yes, for sure go with an intel chipset instead of SIS. Asus P4P800 Deluxe or ABIT IS7-G. SIS makes S & J. Spend a little more for piece of mind. No mention of the memory but don't skimp on it either. Corsair and OCZ are expensive but they do make great stuff. Kingston Hyper X and Mushkin makes cheaper but quality stuff. Good choice on the Vidcard and HD but if you've got the cash go SATA.
Now for some advice on the build. Go SLOW!! and check everything twice. Place the mobo and I/O shield and check your stand-offs before you start screwing it in. (I can't tell you how many times I've had to pull a mobo for a patron because they did'nt check the placement of the screw stand-offs). Read the hell out of the instructions on seating your CPU, HSF and memory and put them on before you place the mobo in the case. And lastly when you have it all done do a final check before you plug it in. Make sure everything is pushed down as far as it can go, plugged into the correct place and cables are not stretched and straining (they will eventually pull themselves out if there is alot of tension)
Go slow, check everything twice and read the manual and you shouldn't have a problem
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