Spent the last 36 hours mulling over and getting advice about which direction to take, Core2Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2.
I have finally decided to go the Core2Duo path. Most of the reviews can't speak highly enough of them and they can't all be wrong. So here is the final order. (had to sell my 19" monitor this morning to make up the shortfall :o )

Antec Sonata II UK Piano Black Quiet Midi Tower
In stock now
quicklinx: 3SPWWS
mfr#: SONATA II UK

2 x Kingston ValueRAM 1GB 240Pin DIMM PC2-4300 Non-ECC DDR2 CL4
In stock now
quicklinx: 37BQWS
mfr#: KVR533D2N4/1G

Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Socket 775 2.4GHz
In stock now
quicklinx: 44HDWS
mfr#: BX80557E6600

Intel G965 Socket 775 ATX Audio Video DDR2
In stock now
quicklinx: 48V9WS
mfr#: BOXDG965RYCK

2 x Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 400GB S300
In stock now
quicklinx: 40BVWS
mfr#: ST3400633AS

LiteOn16x DVD+/-RW/RAM SATA black drive &
In stock now
quicklinx: 4CQ5WS
mfr#: SH-16A7S-05C

Should arrive tomorrow, but more likely thursday as I did place the order a little late to catch the 'Next day' delivery.

Can't wait to play
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