[Ryan Dognaux]

Thank you everyone for their comments thus far.

With the barebones kit I mentioned in the start of the thread, I've been told that the motherboard is a good motherboard, but of course I don't know for sure.

I would actually prefer an Athlon over an Intel, but I could go either way.

I agree w/ the video card thing, I don't really want the latest thing, just a good one. I don't see why the barebones kit is a bad idea, it takes the hassle out of finding many parts and gives you somewhere to start.