[WSSix]

Lifestyle debt is a foolish thing to take on. Buying a house is not but puts you in debt as well. Some debt is acceptable.

OP, just stay grounded and not get caught up in trying to out do the next guy. Curtis' post has some excellent points. While I didn't write it all down, I put in a lot of thought on my build and what items will truly cost and is it worth it to me. I've decided against many high dollar parts that were must haves before I started building. I've also realized it's not a race, and it's going to take me a while to build this thing. So, I save my money as I go keeping my eyes on good deals along the way. Patience, having a plan, and being very realistic and honest with yourself is what I recommend. Also, make sure you enjoy the ride along the way as that's will be very important.