Still hashing out the computer plan. Here is what I have so far… The end result is 3 computers (win 2000 x2, linux).

1. The All-Around: This computer is a basic, normal computer that one could play games on (or with). It would not be the highest power gaming machine, but it would be just above normal. At present I am thinking that it should have at least 1GHz, 256 MB DDR RAM, 40 GB hard drive, great sound system (card and speakers), CD-RW, great video. Will spec this, but expect it to cost less than $2000 bought.
2. The Graphics Machine: This toy is for doing web design and graphics design. This is the problem… I don’t know if I would want to get into video stuff, so I don’t know about the multimedia aspect to it. Here is what I have so far… best processor, 512 MB DDR RAM (2 256 cards), 80 GB hard drive, CD-RW, great graphics card. I’ve heard that few high powered cards are both great at video and graphics. Think I’d want to stick with graphic design and just take my chances with the video.
3. The Linux Box: Since I really ought to be learning Linux, I could take my old 166 MHz and drop some cheap RAM and a bigger hard drive into it. This would give me a box to play around with Linux.

For all intents and purposes the All-Around box and the Linux boxes would be for playing (I like to install free & shareware programs). The Graphics box would be my stable box.