2 queries (graphics card & networking)

[Workshy]

I'm currently ordering components to build my mother a pc.

First query, she will be getting a Samsung SM152V 15ins TFT 0.297 61khz monitor, mainly for space saving. She wont be playing games, mainly just net browsing, excel/word etc. Will 32mb onboard graphics suffice for running this or will I need to get a graphics card?

Second query, I will be connecting her pc to mine, how would I go about this in the most cost effective manner. Dont need anything flashy, just want to share my broadband connection with her. Both MB's have 10/100 LAN connections, will a simple cable suffice? If so, what cable?

Thanks in advance, bare in mind, we're on a budget :)

[vegyjones]

You flash git! :D

I bet it was knicked!
I heard that the Dixon's in Merseyside had a robbery the other day! :D

[Win2Win]

Two PCI network cards and cable, that's the network done.

On board graphics is fine. You can always install another card later if she wants to play Quake!!

[Workshy]

Cheers Keith, will the onboard LAN connections be suitable or will I need to buy PCI network cards?

Also, any ideas of the cable I need?

Thanks.

[Win2Win]

Onboard is the same, just measure how much cable you need Cat5 RJ45

[Workshy]

Excellent, thanks alot, an inexpensive way of getting 2 pc's on the net hey.

Cable is under a fiver. :D