"IP Daley" wrote in message
m...
I've built maybe 10 systems but the last one was a few yrs ago so I'm
completely out of touch. I mostly used AMD an overclocked them. Fond of
Abit mobos. I usually shop at Newegg.

So, what's a good basic non-gaming system for the money? I'll be using
Win7 (don't include in price). I just bought a new Acer 23" 9:16 black
monitor for $170 so I'd like a case to match. Say we aim for $230 to keep
the total at $400. I have a new IDE DVD burner so I'll put that in it (I
assume most mobos still have a port). I have good speakers, mouse and KB.
I have some IDE HDDs. Is it worth reusing them?

Thanks

IP Daley




Just go to NewEgg and see what they presently have...
the last two motherboards I got from them were priced quite low and worked
great.

The only thing is, IDE is being phased out and if you find any boards that
still have IDE...
there may be only one channel...so you may be limited to just two IDE
devices.