sounds like a good deal You listed the following: AMD Athlon xp1500+ 128 SDRAM, 40 gig drive, 24x10x40 CD-RW, integrated 3D graphics, 10/100 Lan/56k V90 modem, keybd, mouse, 17" Daytek monitor and Windows XP for All this for 565 is a good deal!! The only thing is where you are purchasing, Are they going to be there to help you if any problems arise (Warranty? ). Dell has a Duron 1.3 Ghz , which is a slower processor and everything the same. for a lot more.899.00 Find out if the monitor is new. Other than that sounds good to me But i would suggest you double up the memory to 256 mb from the current 128 sdram. For what you are going to use it for it will be just fine Abel Celestin Jr, Select Solutions Custom System Builder Do you want to signoff PCBUILD or just change to Digest mode - visit our web site: http://freepctech.com/pcbuild.shtml