RE: [MLUG] good mobo for simple system?

["Pottinger, Hardy J." <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

I know you've already gotten this advice (keep it simple), but maybe
consider ditching the DVI, and going with a name brand on the monitor.
Samsung makes some nice, inexpensive flat panels, with a good reputation
for solid equipment. Sure, it's not as flash, but if the monitor goes
south, then you still have (less expensive) options.

Since you mention that this isn't a serious-use computer, I'd keep the
processor as cheap as possible. Sempron is a great choice, but you can
go cheaper than the one you've got picked out.

Samsung also makes some really nice, quiet hard drives. Though
price-wise you're not looking at much difference there.

When I last built a box for my wife's parents, I used the Ars Technica
budget box guide as a resource for navigating the various choices. You
might find something there:
http://arstechnica.com/guides.ars

--Hardy  

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