Performance (server vs client)

Hi guys,
I was asked to build a couple of small and basic websites, without the use of database connections, just plain forms with information and a couple of images and forms. So my question is, if I only use those "html" controls of the toolbox, the performance of the site will increase against those with lots of .net controls?
 
Some one told me to use php or any script language to do that kind of stuff, but I only know to code in .net.
 
thanks.
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