Just a quick post.  Finally started rebuilding the old computer for the boys room.  I have been able to reuse only the motherboard, hard drive, ram and power supply that I had been saving.  The CD rom has the wrong connector to be used with the motherboard.  The case had a medal bar in the middle that could not be removed.  I have decided not to put in the floppy disc so I will need to get a media reader.  I should be able to use the fans and the monitor.  The hard drive and motherboard are the ones I took out of my Alienware case so I should be able to reuse the Windows XP that came with that box without crossing any lines with Microsoft.  I also need the boys to clean up their desk area so I can use the monitor I have in the garage.  After I get this done I think I will start to look at a completely new build for myself.  Oh and does anyone need left over parts from an HP running Windows ME and a PII Gateway ?