Got the ok for a new build!!

[theburan]

I'd also recommend this ram: Newegg.com - mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail, but that's just because I really like mushkin, lol.... but yeah, Looks like a real nice build, both the amd and the intel. I think both of those would be awesome.

[Capper]

Originally Posted by Banditman

Lol, my wife gave me permission to build myself a new system so she can have the rig I have now and give her rig to our kids. I have a $400 limit. This is what I have come up with.

GIGABYTE GA-M57SLI-S4 AM2 NVIDIA nForce 570 SLI MCP ATX AMD Motherboard

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5400+ 2.8GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor

EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT Video Card

Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

all totals $398. What do you guys think?

Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory

XFX PVT84JUDD3 GeForce 8600GT XXX 256MB 128-bit Video Card

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

$378 + a $30 MIR = $348

[polobunny]

Originally Posted by Capper

Yeah, there is just no reason to recommend AMD right now.

Nostalgia? :P

Edit: I second Capper recommendations. Awesome bang for the buck build.

[screwballl]

capper knows how to pick 'em

[Banditman]

Originally Posted by Parker

Alright, I put together a system for you:

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E2160 Allendale 1.8GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Newegg.com - EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (Perpendicular Recording) ST3250620AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

That comes to $404.54 + theres a $30 MIR on that video card so that brings the total down to $374.54 Shipped!

WOW!! nice find! I think im going to go with this setup. I didn't like to EVGA board due to no parallel port for my printer. You guys rock! So I guess you liked my pick of video cards huh?..lol

[Parker]

EVGA cards are the best IMO.
You should make a worklog for your build!

[Smashing]

I am half tempted to build a mid range entry pc in 2 days just to get on a dual core, this old athlon xp is getting worse and worse every day.

[Parker]

Originally Posted by Smashing

I am half tempted to build a mid range entry pc in 2 days just to get on a dual core, this old athlon xp is getting worse and worse every day.

Yea man, you def need to upgrade from that 2meg ram machine.... thats like, way old!!!

J/K....

But seriously, build a new comp! Start another thread and list your price range and we'll build you one

[wtcnbrwndo4u]

On the contrary to the AMD thing, their dual-cores are dirt cheap (i.e. X2 3800+). It's good for a complete budget rig that you're not doing anything big on.

However, I do like Cap's offered setup.

EDIT: This 2GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 kit will save you some money after rebate ($28!).
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail