Since my wife didn't get the clue (having left printouts around the house) about buying me a computer for Christmas I am still looking at building another one. I built one with some help from a friend last time..he may not be around this time so I am going to do it myself.
I need recommendations for a Motherboard, processor and case. I have looked on Newegg and Tigerdirect and there is a multitude of them. I figure some of the IT guys here have some expert knowledge on the subject.
Here are the specs I would like for just the MOBO, chip, case (I have a DVD drive and know what RAM to get). I just want it for a basic home computer with internet, no big time videogames or such.
--under $300 (under 200 if possible)
--would like P4 2.4 or greater but AMD is ok if necessary for price
--ease of build
also, I have a windows xp disc I used for my one build, never registered it, can I use it again?
Thanks for recommendations