MSI (MBOX_PM8M2-V) BAREBONE, NEW BUILD

I have been very AMD satisfied so far, So I am new to pentium
I did have one pentium/VIA system (MY FIRST) many years ago which I learnt greatly from, Went to AMD/N-VIDIA and have not looked back since with no major troubles
I have just purchased a new in the box Barebone system (MBOX_PM8M2-V) for $65.00AU NEW!!! (delivered)
I have done really well lately purchasing top MSI stuff at excellent prices, Just a lucky run maybe, I'm starting to become a bit of an MSI collector/horder, Maybe a great new topic, list your collection?
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=MBOX_PM8M2-V&class=npc
I'm unable to find it in the MSI.tw site (english/taiwan), any links?
I have read a few threads about the (mentioned) board and barebones setup, And would like some opinions and a few questions answered if thats OK
I would like to know firstly how long has this system been available? and is it still available? (retail)
What CPU would be recommended, At any budget level
The system will most likely be used by a friend as a spare/backup system to run a security capture card setup (RAPIDOS) and burning discs, storage etc, But I will be sorting it out for him
I have also just purchased for $20.00 delivered the following New in the box MSI RX300HM-TD128ELF
Would this card be a good contender to run smoothly in this system, Just found this
Note: Due to on-board memory architecture, this video card does not support dual monitors.
Please explain??? (Above) Sorry to get a bit off topic
http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=RX300HM-TD128ELF&class=vga
Any pro's or cons, opinions, warnings etc would be appreciated, Im confident it will all go smoothly as with all (but one) MSI systems I have setup and would just like some reccomendations, details/pointers etc, That I can come back to easily if needed
Thanks All

Gee looks like I got a bargain though anyway, $65.00AU delivered, Thats a bargain compared to the average price of $85.00US + postage that I found
Link/s to my MSI barebone setup
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16856101237
http://shopper.cnet.com/barebones-pcs/msi-mbox-pm8m2-v/4014-11485_9-31500952.html
http://www.pcworld.com/shopping/detail/prtprdid,10764824-sortby,retailer/specs.html
I think they are available here (retail), I have not had a look yet?
Thanks

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I think I'll RMA the MB, although I suppose it could be the psu (unlikely, I'd think).
I had two bad motherboards in my last build. I had hope that MSI would be better...

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