Install new OS X and wipe computer clean (fresh start)?

I would like to install the newest OS X and basically start my computer over from scratch. I can back up all my needed files and programs on an external. Where do I go from there? Do I need my original start-up disk?
EDIT: macbook pro 10.4
Message was edited by: pensword

Your going to need one of your original disks to intall the iLife suite. The stand alone Snow Leopard retail copy does not come with iLife.

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