I agree about the ASUS and the AMD.  However, I would go with the A7N
witth onboard video and audio.  Saves you some cash and you get GeForce
2 functionality and great audio. You can build one heck of an AMD based
computer these days for under $1,000.00. It will definitely blow any
brand name.  But, then again, so will my Grandmother's K car. :)

        Cheers,
        Steve

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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Warasila
Sent: April 17, 2002 12:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Building a PC from Hardware Components


>
> Probably ; the best first advice is to e.mail our List to ask about
> our
various opinions about different Motherboards and CPUs etc.
> May I say that my preference is for an ASUS A7V mobo. - with any AMD
processor,
> - others will have different ideas.

The last time I built a PC we were doing 486's but I think I'd like to
build an AMD/Athlon unit as a backup system for my family.  We would use
it primarily for:

Internet Access
Converting family photos to CD form
Word processing and spreadsheet household chores.  (Word/Excel
preferred) Some gaming for children but definitely not serious high
level gaming. I'd like to keep the investment at about $1000 and for
that price I'd like to have a PC with more pizzazz than the equivalent
Brand Name Model. Reliability is an important factor, overclocking etc.
is not.

Can I get some suggestions on the MOBO and CPU?

Bob Warasila

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