>
> 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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