Some friends of mine are building a computer for a friend as a Christmas gift and have asked me to research the motherboard. They want only Intel recommendations, capable of running a 850 MHz or better Celeron or PIII. Budget is $100. (I know, I suggested AMD, but they're adamant on Intel). Any suggestions? I need the info ASAP.

Abit makes a good board how about this from Mwave for $85.00. Inexpensive and includes audio.

The MSI 815 Pro should fit the budget and be a solid choice as well.

http://www.msicomputer.com/product/detail_spec/815E_Pro.htm

Mark099!

Is that $100 total including shipping? The most advanced is the 815EP, but the entire PIII line is pretty much obsolete.

ASUS TUSL2-C - $100 (borderline)
ABIT ST6 - $85 (what Sonny posted a link to)
Tyan S2080 - $85
FIC FS15T - $90

I agree the PIII is dated, but not quite "obsolete". He's currently using a Pentium II, so this will still be a big improvement. As I said, I would have gone with an AMD board for more "bang for the buck", but they were adamant that it be Intel.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'm sure one of them will be what's needed.