CPU PROJECT

Hi- I think you'll be fine with any of the mid-range CPUs out there- Athlon XP 2800+ or a Pentium 4 2.8 GHz. As for RAM you'll want 512 at least, and if you plan on doing lots of audio recording you'll want at least a 80 GB hard drive. Since you want good sound I think the Audigy 2 ZS is a good choice- it's about $125. I can definitely see this system coming in at or under budget for you. Dell is a good bet- I've never had problems w/ my Dell computers.

I am looking for advice on a custom CPU. My price range is about $750. I only need a CPU, no monitor, OS, keyboard, etc.

I plan to use this computer primarily for organizing music, I know I'll need a decent soundcard, but I have no clue what to look for when it comes to RAM, Processors, or Storage. Please help me design my CPU...

I'm not new to computers, but I am new to the components of a computer. A little advice would go a long way for this eager novice. I can't wait to get started with my new computer...