I have a Dell Dimension 4550, with 2.53GHz P4 CPU and 512MB of DDR 300
RAM. During a recent storm, it appears that my motherboard has been
knocked out. Instead of getting the replacement motherboard from Dell,
I am planning to get the ASUS "P4R800-V Deluxe" RADEON 9100 IGP from
Newegg (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-151&depa=1).

Along with this, I am considering getting a new computer case for the motherboard.
I have the following questions:

1. Would you say that this is a good MoBo? Are there comparable
alternatives that I should instead consider? In a MoBo, I am looking
for compatibility with what I have and the option to upgrade when
necessary. I can possibly also see myself adding one more hard disk to
the two that I already have.

2. What is a good, matching case that I can use for the above ASUS and
for the alternative (if any) suggested motherboard? I would prefer to
spend the least amount necessary to get a quiet, easy to install into,
preferably black case. I would also like USB 2.0, audio and IEEE ports
in the front of the computer. USB 2.0 are necessary i nthe front,
while audio and IEEE are nice to have.

3. I would rather get cases with pre-attached powersupply, both
because the combo I believe would be more economical and less hassle.
Would you advise otherwise? If so, please suggest a quiet power
supply.

4. Will I be able to use the CPU heat sink and fan that I have with my
Dell machine?

5. Can I use my Dell case for now and replace the power supply because
I have read that the power supply connectors are proprietary Dell?

Please do share specific links as to which Case and (if appropriate)
power supply should I go for. Please do share brief pros and cons of
the few options that you suggest.

I use my computer primarily for surfing, photo editing, TV program
recording and home video editing. I may also host a very low traffic
web server on my PC. I do not see myself playing serious games on my
PC.

Thank you.

If you feel like perusing a (very exhaustive) list of recommendations
yourself, I've had great luck with www.ananadtech.com or
www.tomshardware.com.  Ananadtech, for instance, has recommendations
on low, middle, and high-end machines for the do-it-yourself'er.  You
could probably locate something useful there, though their
recommendations have been veering toward Athlon lately.

I am looking for an expert to narrow down recommendations for me. I am
not looking for a review of the recommended products, but simply high
level reasons for and against.

That way I would be able to go ahead and simply buy the board and the ATX case.

If I do not hear from somebody here then I will go lookup the details
on anandtech.com.

Thank you.