Going to build a new computer, my first attempt.

[elazulblack]

Okay guys, after having a massive number of problems with my current computer, I've decided that I'm going to just build a new gaming computer. I use that term rather freely, as I mostly just plan on buying a new motherboard and going from there, using parts from this computer as much as I can (I can spend $300 or so in all, but I'd really rather not spend more than $100 on a motherboard if that's possible.).

My current computer's motherboard is an: Asus A8M2N-LA (NodusM) (3 PCI, 1 PCI-E x16, 4 DDR2 DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)

My dxdiag:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/10/2010, 21:20:17
Machine name: YOUR-4DACD0EA75
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack

[Ronin]

A budget is not "I'm short on money", a budget is a number ending with a $ sign.
Knowing yours would make things easier.

[elazulblack]

$300 or so in all, but I'd really rather not spend more than $100 on a motherboard if that's possible.

I also put this in the main post.

[GooLooGooLoo]

You might be interested in this bare bone kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...t=Combo.311365

[elazulblack]

That actually does look like a good set, thanks. I don't know if I'll get it though since I'm not entirely sure what all I need at this point.

[Sakumo]

If you replace your MoBo, you'll need another XP key.