A 486 probably isn't going to cut it for MP3 playback. Especially if you're running Windows. Cheers, Ben > I also would have thought a system based on a 486 with ISA video and sound > would have been cheaper than an AGP system and just as functional (although > $180 ain't bad). For a start that MB will only have Slots not sockets so > you'll need an adapter or a celeron or greater. Which IMHO is all a bit over > the top if all you want is MP3 playback. > > Tom.