thanks worshipme...yes, I was looking around and I guess I didn't know that there would be a few other OK mobo chipsets..but that's good though..I'll probably go with that gigabyte you linked me to, since it should be a little upgradeable..I think I'll stick my RAM though, I doubt he'll notice a diff between CL-4, and CL-5 RAM and Patriot is a great company, I've got 4gb of it in my rig...
yes, no vista!..he hates it as do I....I was looking around for some integrated graphics but couldn't find a whole heck of a lot..i'll look some more now though..
Zac