Thanks for all the info.! I'll probably be just fine with my 256 MB DDR stick then because while I do play games sometimes, it's not daily and I'll be fine with a "mediocre" resolution if need be. As for the chipset, I already ordered the motherboard from NewEgg, so the AMD761 is what I'm getting. I figured it probably wasn't the best thing available now, but budget was the main factor in building this system, so I liked the $67 price tag (I'm guessing those more up-to-date chipsets will cost you quite a bit more ... if not, oh well, dumb move on my part!). But then again, everything will be SUCH an improvement above my current setup that the details won't matter. Want a good laugh? Here are my current specs:
*Store-bought eMachines PC*
CPU: Intel Celeron 633 MHz
FSB: 66 MHz
Memory: Came with 64 MB SDRAM / Upgraded to 192 MB SDRAM
Here's what I've added on... all of these components will go into the new system (I hope):
Hard Disk: 20 GB
DVD-ROM: Samsung
CD-RW: TDK 16x10x40
Video Card: PCI GeForce2 MX
Sound Card: Philips Seismic Edge
This isn't a memory question at all, but typing up the specs I just thought of it: will the new board take my PCI Video card, or will I be forced to get AGP (the reason I don't have it now is because my crappy eMachines didn't come w/ an AGP slot)?