Hi Troth I am kind of doing the same thing, but I don't think I want to get as high as 3.0. AMD or P4 is ok. Probably around 2.5 +/-. What are the designations for this class of CPU? I want a MB with a fast front bus speed. I also want some USB ports on the front of the MB so I don't have to run cables from the back to hook up the USB connections in the from of the new case, with a min of 3 fans, I will be getting. New power supply as well. Dual fan, no less then 350W's. A MB with a large RAM capacity would not be bad either. While I am at it, would appreciate suggestions for a good CD-DVD-R-RW drive. A friend recommended Gigabyte, but I have not looked into it yet. Welcome suggestions. TIA Life is what happens in between plans. Virus free email by Norton's This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and/or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential, and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the addressee, or authorized to receive this on behalf of the addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone this message or any part thereof. If you have received this in error, please immediately advise the sender by e-mail and delete this information. Thank you To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk