So, as I noted on LiveJournal, the lock-up problem I've been having with the current ASRock mobo has gone from an inconvenience to a problem that renders the system pretty much unusable. The system is now locking up an average of six times a week, whether or not I'm actually at the keyboard. With that kind of rate, it's pretty much useless for even everyday tasks like webbrowsing, where it'll lock-up trying to launch the web browser.

Barring any major objections, the mobo I'm probably going for this time is the Abit NF7-S, as it was recommended on channel (and NOT by the person that recommended the ASRock in the first place). It's quite a bit pricier than I wanted, but it seems to have a lot of nice features, and the onboard sound is good enough to the point that I can probably go without adding in my Sound Blaster Live! Value.

It's a good thing Waldenbooks seemed very interested in hiring more seasonal temps... though I think I'll still look into Sharper Image and Chevy Chase Bank if I don't hear back from them again soon.