That is an ECS board that I avoid like the plague.

I would recommend something more like this:

Motherboard: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...%20Motherboard - $55

CPU: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=CP-192-AM - $65

Total - $120 (my keyboard doesn't do the pounds symbol)

If you wanted to add RAM to match that package deal: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...inX%20(2x1GB)- $22

Making the total - $142, still cheaper and better than that package deal.


Also, +1 to Brandon's post.

Make sure that your case does support the ATX form factor. If not, you may have to select a mATX board.

Putting in a CPU is the most difficult and research is recommended. It isn't near as hard as it was 4 years ago, however. Nearly all heatsinks have thermal paste pre-applied, which was previously the hardest part.