Zed Rafi <backuplm2@gmail.com> wrote:

> would that mobo do the trick?

> http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...Tab=2&NoMapp=0

> it seems to get good reviews (good value for price)

tigerdirect has some who pour scorn on their operation.

> one little thing: the spec page says it supports PC2700 memory.
> However, my bro's old system's got only PC2100 DDR if i recall
> correctly. Will it still work and just simply operate at a lower speed
> to accomodate the slower memory?

Should be fine.

BUT you may need to buy an XP license because that system
uses a recovery system that may well refuse to allow other
than the original motherboard. Or get a hacked XP CD anyway.