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So is this a good gaming pc setup... probably to host a Runescape Private Server :p

Processor-----Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750

Main Board----ASUS P7P55D EVO LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard

Case---Rosewill R230-P-BK Black 0.5mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case....its the cheapest one needed to lower my budget

Power Supply----Rosewill RD400-2-DB 400W ATX V2.2 Power Supply

Memory---Patriot Gamer Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PGS34G1600ELKC

Mouse and Keyboard----Rosewill RKM-800RF 2.4 GHz Cordless Slim Keyboard and Mouse

Graphics Card----XFX PVT96GYGF3 GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

Monitor----ASUS VH192D Black 18.5" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor

Hard Drive----Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST31500341AS 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Disc Drive----LG DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH22NS50


Thats all about $905.

I'd suggest a higher wattage PSU, and a more reliable make.
Cheaping out on a PSU is a bad idea, something I say maybe too often.

4GB of RAM is only worthwhile if you're getting a 64bit OS. Otherwise you can drop back to 2GB and save some pennies. There's plenty of threads explaining why if you don't know.

I expect that KB&M are cheap anyway, but I always prefer a wired KB&M. For serious gaming they're a must as it minimises lag, and they tend to be cheaper. I love the cherry brand as their keyboards are very cheap but top notch quality. For mice, look into getting a laser one since they're much better than optical. The price goes up but it's worth it.

The most important thing, if you want a 'good' gaming PC, the GPU.
Well, if runescape is the most intense thing you're thinking of playing then you can get away with cheaper everything, especially GPU. If you are going to want to play something like L4D2 or Bioshock then I don't think the 9600GT will satisfy you. Put the name of the card into google and you should be able to pull up reviews comparing it to other cards.

ATI have just released a line of cards that support DX11, and Nvidia are expected to bring out new cards that do DX11 in Janurary 2010. Just something you might consider waiting a little for.