i dont have a really tight budget i was wanting a p4 and a motherboard that still supported dimm, and yes stock speed because the only thing i think i know is that the p4 is faster and the only reason the xp hangs is because it is overclocked??(right i think). ok what componets i have now are a seagate 30 gig hard drive creative live value and geforce2 with ddr and i am bought a case with a 300 watt power suppy. and i bought windows xp pro. there i think that i have it all and i really app. your help hope to hear your conclusion soon. thanks