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i have $3000 dollars Canadian and i want to build a new computer but having some problems picking out the parts i want.... (i will list them)

1.) intel or amd, (i have never used or seen a AMD machine so i really need help with this one)!!!!!
2.)how fast the cpu should be (like go all out and spend the big bucks on a new 2.8gighz or go for a much cheaper 2.?gighz)
3.)MOBO, should i get a combo, or buy it seperate. (and what kind of mobo)
4.)RAM, now there is so many different kind of ram like DDR,RD,SD, (i dont know much about RAM so i will need help big time on that too, ill be going for 1gig too.)
5.)i will need a DVD-R and CD-R too but thats easy to get, just have too find a cheap one.
6.)FAN's i know nothing about them but i hear some fans are better than others
7.)moniter, mouse,keyboard, 3.5inchdiisk drive thats easy crap too get
8.)video card is easy one too (ATI RADEON 9700) *im a ATI lover*
9.)a case any good cases on the internet that i could buy?


i know im missing something but i mostly need help with the *cpu, mobo, and ram*

if ya could help me out that would be cool*