After 97 posts, i think i have decided on what im going to do. I am returning the mobo to newegg, because im in the 30day refund $$ period. Ill get this one: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-027&depa=1 gets me 20$ which will pay for the restocking fee (yay). Also to play it safe im returning the cpu and getting the same one back, in case mine was burnt out :( this can be done through newegg or intel, because Im getting the same part. And finally I am getting a better PSU. The one suggested to me in the other thread. SO here is my final system, will everything work together? Ill have patience this time I promise :p. Case Type: Gaming Case Color: Black Material: 1.0mm Aluminum Drive Bays: 5.25" x 5/0, 3.5" x 2/5 (external/internal) Expansion Slots: 7 Front Ports: 2 x USB2.0, 2 x Audio, 1 x IEEE1394 Power Supply: RAIDMAX 420W Cooling System: 2 x 80mm(front), 2 x 80mm thermal controled clear fans(rear), 1 x 80mm(top), 1 x 80mm tri-color LED fan(side window) Motherboard Compatibility: ATX Form Factor 12" x 10.5" or smaller Dimensions: 8" x 20.5" x 18.5" (WxHxD) RW drive: Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM Interface: Internal EIDE/ATAPI Buffer: 2MB OS Support: Windows 98/Me/2000/XP Features: PowerBurn Buffer underrun protection technology Packaging: OEM Bundle Harddrive: Capacity: 160GB Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms Buffer: 8MB Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM Interface: Serial ATA Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years Packaging: OEM Drive Only RAM: Manufacturer: Corsair Speed: DDR400(PC3200) Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM Error Checking: Non-ECC Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered Cas Latency: 2-3-3-6 T1 Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit Special Features: With Platinum Heat Spreader Warranty: Lifetime MOBO(pay attention here its the part im replacing!!!thanks!) Supported CPU: Socket 478 Intel Celeron/Pentium 4 Processor(Hyper-Threading Technology) Chipset: Intel 875P + ICH5R FSB: 400/533/800MHz RAM: 4x DIMM for Dual Channel DDR 266/333/400(ECC/Non-ECC) Max 4GB IDE: 2x UltraDMA 100 up to 4 Devices Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI, 1x CMR Ports: 2xPS2,2xCOM,1xLPT,6xUSB2.0(Rear 4),2xLAN,Audio Ports Onboard Audio: 7.1 Channel Audio Onboard LAN: Intel PRO/1000CT GbE + Realtek 8101L 10/100Mbps Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1 Onboard 1394: VIA VT6306 Form Factor: ATX Adaptor: Standard: IEEE 802.11b Wireless Data Rates: up to 11 Mbps Security: 64/128-Bit WEP Wireless Operating Range(max): Up to 328 feet Indoors Interface: 32-bit PCI 2.2 Frequency Band: 2.4G - 2.4835G Modulation: CCK, DQPSK, DBSK Transmitted Power: 16dBm Antenna: Dual UFL detachable Antenna with reverse SMA connector Temperature: 0ºC - 55ºC Humidity: 10-90%, Non-Condensing Weight: 90g Dimensions:(mm) 155x140x23(LxWxH) Processor: Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading Core: Prescott Operating Frequency: 3.0GHz FSB: 800MHz Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB Voltage: 1.25V - 1.525V Process: 0.09Micron Socket: Socket 478 Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3 Warranty: 3-year MFG Videocard: Chipset/Core Speed: ATI Radeon 9800/350MHz Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB DDR/600MHz BUS: AGP 8X Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video/Composite) + DVI Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5 Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536 Ditch the PSU in the case, and heres the actual one I will be using: Type: ATX Maximum Power: 420W PFC: No Power Good Signal: 100-500ms Hold-up Time: >16ms at Full Load Efficiency: >65% Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point<+6.8V;+3.3V trip point<+4.5V;+12V trip point<+15.6V Overload Protection: Not specified Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz Input Current: 10.0A (Measuring 90-132Vrms);5.0A (Measuring 180-264Vrms) Output: +3.3V@30A;+5V@40A;-5V@0.3A;+12V@18A;-12V@0.8A;+5VSB@2A Heres the link for this PSU: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0 So, hows it look? everything compaitable? PSU good enough on the rails? Thanks!

Btw, if you read the original thread, you will see the PSU was suspected. I tried 3 other PSU on it last night, but no dice :(. Just to let you know I didn't "give up".

Anyone? The main concern is the mobo, if examining each part would take too much time. all the other parts worked together in my old rig, I just want to know if they will all work with the new mobo i listed. Thanks.

hmm.. if it's easier I'll send links for each peice. The vidcard link won't work for some reason and i cannot find it on new egg, maybe they are out of stock for a while? Anyway please help n here are the links: Case: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=11-156-148&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE Driver: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-819&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE harddrive: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-152&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE RAM: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-450&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-152-027&depa=1 Wirless adaptor(please pay special attention to this, i use wireless cable internet): http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=33-127-105&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE cpu: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-171&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE Videocard: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-129-039&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE PSU: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0 There, I hope that makes it easier, any help is appriciated!

Anyone? I have to order the parts within a few days so i stay under the 30day warrant. Please help, thanks!