Addendum to post:  One of the main issues in this build is to be able to 
re-use my hard drive as there is some valuable information that I need.  
How do I get the old hd to shake hands with the new motherboard?
stephen r stanfield

Stephen R Stanfield wrote:
> Hello All, Thanx for response to last post, but I think it is time to 
> build one.  I just purchased an Ultra 500 W X-Finity Power Supply.  
> Hard drive is 1 1/2 yrs old so i plan on re-using that along with CD 
> drive and floppy drive.  I use this mainly for searching internet, 
> small business programs and emailing friends.  I am leaning towards 
> Core 2 Duo.  I don't think I can re-use memory.  Is bundling mb and 
> cpu good idea? If so, what cpu to choose?  Which case?  Most of the 
> cases I have seen @ Tiger Direct have power supplies with them, which 
> I don't need.  I would appreciate some suggestions.  I am anxiously 
> looking forward to attempting this task.
> Thanx
> stephen r stanfield
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