thanks for the quick reply.
Really keen on starting this so was thinking, I could just get the amount I need to start mining by purchasing the lowest amount I need for 1GH which is 0.01250000 from say BTC-E and then add more hashing power later.
Is BTC-E a trusted source to purchase BTC?
Sorry for the questions, as you can tell I'm very new to all this but am learning and reading all about BTC.
thanks again.
btc-e is one of the top 3 exchanges as to its reliability I personally have had problems with transactions with them but they have all been resolved given a few days. If you are thinking about wire transfering money though do not do that since there are a lot of people complaining it takes months and had nothing but problems.