Got money/now need suggestions

Hopefully Richard can leave this in this forum. I have just received a small windfall of money build a new computer. I need suggestions based upon what I already have and what I still need. I won the mobo last June in a contest (I know its been forever but I haven't had the money to do it properly until now).
Things I already have:
Monitor
Keyboard & Mouse(If I'm under budget might consider New)
K7420D motherboard
WD SE 80gig HD
16x10x40 CD-burner
1 yr. old printer
Utilize onboard audio
I use headphones most of the time so speakers at this time aren't necessary.
I plan on using this computer for mainly Internet browsing, watch the occasional DVD, and a little gaming. I'm on a fixed budget and planning to use this computer for a couple of years.
I have $600 to spend. I would like to spend around $500 and leave $100 for a few games.
Here is what I need, I think this is everything if not please remind me:
Computer Case
PSU(Considering Enermax, Sparkle, or Antec's True Power)
Processor(Athlon XP, no overclocking)Retail
HSF(If retail isn't good enough)
2 x 256mb memory
Graphics card (hopefully a NVIDIA TI 4200 128 MB)?
Upon thinking might want to put old video onto disc I guess I would need a DVD burner instead but probably out of my current price range. ?(
DVD-ROM(either with included software or buy separate)
XP OS upgrade CD (not sure between Home vs. Professional)
Floppy drive (I know most say they are out of date but their so cheap)
56k modem (I can't afford broadband or DSL but interested in either a V.90 or V.92)

Ronin,
LITE-ON LTD-166S16X DVD ROM Drive - Retail48X CD-ROM $40.99 and Free Shipping
AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU - RETAIL $197.00 Free Shipping
SKY HAWK, JUPITER Aluminium Case $69.00 Plus $10.00 Shipping
Antec 330W Power Supply TRUE330 $53.00 Plus $7.00 Shipping
MSITi4200-TD8X64 (8894-080) GF4 8x AGP $142.00 Plus $5.00 Shipping
HighPoint RAID Controller Card RocketRAID100 Retail $37.00 Plus $6.00 Shipping
WD WESTERN DIGITAL SE 80GB WD800JB $116.00 Free Shipping
Are a few Ideas,
Richard

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Such a high-esteem for fellow human beings - and
programmers...
You know, there are some good decent nice people
behind those names?
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[SNIP]
g'day Hatter...
Yes, I know there are some good decent nice people behind those names..fellow human beings - and fellow programmers (so yes, I do know...) In previous incarnations I have 'thunk up' and developed, Marketed & supported considerably more complex Apps & systems myself - I even know some of the people you mention personally - and they are usually decent Blokes/women but normally, it isn't the programmers who make the decisions on pricing/features/support/performance/upgrade costs & cycles etc...
My only error was, I agree, the phrase 'without exception' - but (mainly) only because I haven't bought/tested & used all of them very very recently. So I offer my apologies to those to whom my remarks should not apply (long, late night/early morning frustration...)
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Several are selling what amount to simple, pretty, GUI shells for 'free' or OS-included command line tools - no more, no less but do NOT say so and are asking good money for the 'software'.
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For what? A relatively simple set of utilities which would actually cost the company involved less than $5 total each - over 3 years - to make available to existing ( or 'current') owners. [Applecare 'complete' Hardware and Software warranty & support on a US$2000 iMac - which includes Tech Tools Pro Deluxe or somesuch costs about US$165 for 3 years. Total.]
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I have none to spare for monopolists, 'exploitationists' or any of those who take unfair/unreasonable advantage of their fellow human beings - AND of programmers who are 'good decent nice people' (like, say, ME... .
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Thank you for your help - and the opportunity to apologise for 'mis-speaking'.
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