Onboard sound depends on the board. And a pricier board won't always have good sound. My cheapo amd socket A computer had great sound but my almost high end socket 939 does not.
So with all of this, I should be pretty much up and running after I get me a copy of XP....right?
I may order the case in a few days. I have to fully decide if I am going to spend the money or not. Once that begins, piece by piece it will come together.
Thanks for the help, keep it coming if you would.
-Kenny