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To answer your question:
You should look for rims that are round. Oblong or symmetric rims tend not to work quite as well as their circular counterparts.
Spokes should be straight. Spokes of any other kind will not give you the intended results ie. lacing the rim to the hub. You want at least SOME spokes in there.
Hubs should be the most expensive you can afford. If in doubt that you've spent enough money, head down to your LBS looking like a bewildered deer with cash in your hand and they will help you generously.
Hope this helps.