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 > > The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering > our special coffee mugs and mouse pads > with the PCBUILD logo... at a great price!!! > http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml > PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>