Thanks for telling UT. I was going to post the link but then noticed it was already on the image.

I admit I'm slow upstairs these days.

Brian

some progress...I've researched monitors and chose a ViewSonic PS790. 19" .25 mm @ 75Hz, 1600x1200 max.
Not bad and www.monitoronsale.com has em for a good price. Refurbs too if I want to get cheap about it.

next up, motherboards.

Brian "So much to learn and so little time...thank Bob for PCWorld!"

Good monitor choice :)
 

BrianR,

For your motherboard, look no farther than ASUS. They're built like rocks, and I've had several that just are incredibly stable. They cost a bit more, but are well worth it for the extra functionality you get.

Mitch

(I have most of his thing worked up; I'm planning on calling him tomorrow. I'm recommending an Asus P4S8x or an Asus P4533B, depending... there's another one, but I can't remember the name - but it's the dual-channel DDR. That's what I'm putting in my next system.)

Asus is the shiznit
 

Dave,

Good choice.

Some of us are working on a few too many tech issues these days that keep us employed. However, I standardize everything I recommend based on past experience and satisfaction, and Asus is at the top of my list for motherboards.

I've been working on this framework for other organizations for PC purchasing and standardization. I like helping people make good decisions. However, most of the people who buy PCs are not aware of the decisions needed to be made :(.

Mitch