Cheap Hardware Build

okay I'm trying to build a system here that will run most games but can be upgraded when i get more money. right now I'm looking for a mboard, cpu, video card and ram. i have a hard drive case monitor ect. but plan on upgrading those in the future. i have a budget of $400 to get these items. like i said i can upgrade the processor and video card when i get the money but i wanna play bioshock until then.

heres a list i put together let me know if you'd change anything;

MBoard/CPU (XFX GeForce 680i LT, E2200 Pentium Dual Core) - $169.99: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3827923&CatId=14

RAM - $64.99: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3079597&CatId=2261

Video Card (XFX GeForce 8600 GT XXX) - $99.99: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3048552&Sku=P450-8650

Fan - $14.99: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3486537&sku=C283-3024

i know the processor isnt the best but from what ive heard theres very little difference between the pentium and core duo. i plan on going quad eventually and i think this is a great motherboard especially since its sli. also do u think anymore cooling is needed?

I can upgrade the card in a few months, I'm mostly worried about the processor and if it will be able to handle games like bioshock. I just want med settings that run smooth until I can go crazy with hardware.idrank2much

i ran bioshock in XP on high setting with an Athlon x2 and a 7600GT, I don't think you will have an issue with the game.

bump. im about to make the purchase makin sure nobody got anything to recommend.

Make sure the 8600GT has GDDR3 memory and not GDDR2.

I would suggest going with a Gigabyte P35 DS3L mobo and a Core 2 Duo 4500 - It will cost you about 250 for the mobo and cpu together but it will last you longer and play a bit better imo :)

EDIT: Just realised you have a goal of SLI in the future....well, 680i will cut it for now.