Building new gaming system

[brewhound]

Hello
I am planning on building a new system for gaming and internet use. I need to have able to play some older games such as mechwarrior 4 , warhammer 40k and pirates of the burning sea. Also I want it to be able to handlethe new games comming out with out having to upgrade with in 2 years .The budget is $600.

 

[lunyone]

Please answer these questions on the link below. It'll help us help you.
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/261222-31-build-advice

 

[brewhound]

Here is what i cam up with so far : Video either a GTX 285 or a 260 ... which is best ??
CPU is an Intel Q8400
Monitor: Acer V173

I need everything else... all ideas and information will be appreciated

 

[lunyone]

What parts do you have??

 

[brewhound]

I have no parts at all ... this is a complete build from the ground up

 

[klunuts]

You won't have a future proof system with a budget of 600, sorry bud.