New to W7 asking for help with various issues

Hey after Vista crashed a 1500$ computer making the parts just recyclable I stayed away form Vista. so I am now on W7 after advise form my mentor in the it feild.

I am nto really good at posts or spelling or grammer, so I am going to appoligize right now for any mistakes.

I am wanting to custimize my computer for gamming yet the whole set up for W7 is like some one using ubuntu for the first time...........

Problems
my 512 MB 8500gt fried, I am now using a older 256mb Nvida a ge force 7350 LE so I do not have optimal vid for the best experience. I also have it on a Intel D830 lga 775 3.2Ghz and 3Gigs ram 677Mhz every thing else is onboard form a gateway fx400.

I Will be making a computer strictly for W7 ( im in love with it) so I will also be asking if the parts I have would be best for W7 that I know will be ubr for gamming.

So if any one can help me setting up and adjusting all the crap off of W7 so I can get the system running better I would be very thank full


Your The Drunk

Welcome to the site thedrunk

First we need to know if you are wanting to upgrade your motherboard or keep the one you have - If you are wanting to keep the one you have it would be easier for us if we knew exactly what it is you have - If you could look for model numbers on your motherboard - This would help us

It does appear you are using a 800 FSB processor and Gateway says you have support for a 1066 FSB processor - Its really up to how much you are willing to spend

What exactly is it you want us to help with - You are really asking questions that are going to have answers of different opinions - If you could be more specific that would help

Well I am going to build a new system, I have built many but around XP Pro.
My system now is the 800fsb 3.2Ghz....

I would liek to get different opionins on building a new system that will give the performance I require along with eye candy and aviablity to play games.

to give mroe information I am in the first year of a bachlors degree for game simulation program at devry, then I will work on my docterate degree in computer electronic engineering.

I knwo some specs I want to have on my new system.
dual proc
two Vid cards yet not in sliu or crossfire
dedicate network card
dedicated audio card w/ front trey slot for controlls and remote ( yes im in to multi media)
High amount for ram since I will be programming and rendering video games.
I am going to opt for blue ray burner but also going to have a dvd burner also

I dont really knwo what specs to look for that will bring out the W7 as dreamed by microsoft yet I knwo what i would spend my 4k budget on for just the tower but it might be over kill, like spending 200k on a car when u just drive it to work and grocery store.....

also I have to use my usb head set and W7 dont reconize my 3/4 jack now ?? any sugestions?