For an attractively low $119, the Shuttle AB60RS offers all the basics, and also includes SATA, AGP 8x, and support for up to eight USB ports. Though supported, it does not come with any FireWire ports (risers). It has only two DIMMs, though, and can support only 2GB RAM, limiting your upgrade options in the future. However, given the price, the AB60RS makes a good value board with all the essentials intact.
This article appeared in the July, 2003 issue of PC Authority.