It feels good to have my PC up and running again. I feel invincible. Complete. I can now take on worlds. And eat them up. And create new ones.
This new motherboard is smaller, but faster. Plus, all its capacitors are intact. I never knew how attached I was to it until it was gone for a while. I love my PC.
As a whole, though going through a few upgrades, this system has stayed with me for seven years. The DVD-ROM, which is due to be replaced, has been with me since 1999. That's longer than most relationships.
Love it, love it, love it.
Thanks to all who helped.
Cheers!