Low Budget Shooting for Hi End Socket 478 Build

Ive been saving up my pennies and am interested in building a system
that can do,

* 3D CAD
* Digital Audio Production
* Be a Small Server
* Can Network with other computers

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I bought an Intel D865GBFLK Mobo.
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* Socket 478
* CPU P4 1.6-3.4EE Ghz Capability
* 6 PCI Slots
* 2 ATA 100 and 2 SATA Slots
* 1 AGP 8x Slot
* RAM up to 4 Gig Capability
* Onboard Gigabit LAN
* 4 USB ports and 4 USB headers
* Comes with onboard Audio and Video

Im definitely on a budget. But Im trying to shoot as high as I can.

Basically Im looking for AFFORDABILITY, FLEXIBLITY, UPGRADEABILITY, and
RELIABILITY.

I was told that I would need at least a P4 800 FSB CPU for graphics.
Thats means at least a 2.4C or E Ghz P4 CPU. I was also told at least
512 MB RAM to start.

I was thinking of getting a full tower case with a beefy power supply.
I want a case with as many 5.25 bays in the front and 3.5 trays inside
as possible.

Which is better Antec or Enermax? or are they both about the same.

I was thinking of getting around a 450-500 Watt PS. What do you think?
I keep hearing that at least a 350W PS will due.
If I transition to a Mobo with dual-core CPU, PCI x-press, and a SLI
graphics system down the road can I get a compatible PS now? Are there
any special connectors I need to be aware of?

I would love to get a lian li case but its out of my price rannge. What
comparable brand-name cases do you recommend? I like a simple
rectangular box like lian li's. I dont need the doors on front. I would
like simple mounting and access systems. I dont know much about cases.
Ive seen some with carry handles and quick release mounting screws that
look nice and seem functional.

As far as graphics I will have to save up for that. I guess that will
be an ATI or NVidea. I guess there is some 6-pin connector for the
higher power graphics cards to watch out for.

This is my first full build. So Im definitely open to suggestions.

Thanks
Teknowbabble

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