Also If I were to get the things mentioned aboved, would I be able to transfer any hardware from the old Dell? Like the sound card, the CD-ROM Drives, and the cooling fan?

Could I be able to use the Hard Drive from the Dell PC?

The CPU heatsink/fan is dependent on the CPU socket type.

If your new CPU is different socket type it will need a new heatsink/fan.

These are very inexpensive and most retail packaged CPU's include them in the package.

Sure you can move over your CD drive and hard drives. But you will still need to reinstall XP. The Dell XP on the old hard drive will not boot on a new motherboard.

You can move all your cards as well.

Yep that is true, I just read it on the Windows XP Disc that came with Dell. It says "Only use this CD to reinstall the OS on a Dell Computer."

So basically what you said.

And the Dell Flat Monitor would be fine to use as well?

Originally Posted by jm2021

And the Dell Flat Monitor would be fine to use as well?

Yes.

lol Thanks I basically am trying to recycle this Dell as much as possible.

Although Im doing some research to see if there is a computer store that can allow me to customize a PC for the right price, (not from a Dell store though, but from a computer store website) than if thats the case, I would just boost the RAM on this dell and keep it as a backup. We shall see...

If you know how to use a screw driver and have the time and inclination you should do it all yourself.

This is the best way to get what you want. I just post this thread of my last build as an example:

http://www.d-a-l.com/help/showthread.php?t=49205

I started out with some base options and asked for ideas. There are a few people here that will research and advise if they have the time.

It all depends on how much time you yourself are willing to invest in the project. For many people it is easier and cheaper to let someone else do it.

But this is the building section here!