My first build went really easy - as far as getting it to start and have the bios beep. Installing the OS was a nightmare because of a short between my floppy drive enclosure and case. It took me 3 days to figure out what he heck was up but after that everything has been downhill so it was a great experience. I'll pull the case open and fix or tinker with anything - even took a hacksaw to a new video card lol (added an accelero passive cooler). Ask away on any questions. I ma sure a lot fo people here build. I also like these two forums
Anadtech:
http://forums.anandtech.com/
Hardforum:
http://www.hardforum.com/