New Dual-Core Celeron - E1200

[Yellowhello]

I don't know if you guys saw this already, but Intel released some super low-end dual cores. Newegg.com - Intel Celeron E1200 1.6GHz 512KB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Should be great for someone on an extreme budget.

[stinger608]

I wonder if it is a real POS????

As you said though, it would be good for someone just needing a system on the cheap side

[screwballl]

for a few bucks more, may as well go with the E2100 series procs...

[gvblake22]

Interesting review of all contemporary dual core processors here (including Celeron E1200). Also a review of the Celeron E1200 and other Intel processors with different cache sizes here. Both are great reviews worth reading to get an idea of how the different processors stack up against each other in different applications as well as how cache size in Intel processors affects performance.

[Parker]

The E1200 is the processor that I plan on using for my sisters next build.
She writes books using Micro$oft Word, she also watch's movies every once in a while. So this will be a great processor for her.

Maybe I'll start another thread about her build though cuz I'm not to sure on all the parts....

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by screwballl

for a few bucks more, may as well go with the E2100 series procs...

Yeah, for $15 more you can get double the cache... Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E2140 Allendale 1.6GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

[Parker]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

Yeah, for $15 more you can get double the cache... Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E2140 Allendale 1.6GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

Yea I've been thinking about that one too.... but I want to try and keep the build under like $200 if I can. And I could always upgrade it

[Yellowhello]

Originally Posted by Parker

Yea I've been thinking about that one too.... but I want to try and keep the build under like $200 if I can. And I could always upgrade it

>_> Under $200?! That includes mobo, GPU, RAM, HDD, etc?

[Parker]

Originally Posted by yellowhello

>_> Under $200?! That includes mobo, GPU, RAM, HDD, etc?

Yup :)
It's called: Onboard graphixs, Custom built case, already got a PSU and Screen.

I just need the mobo, ram (like 1GB), HD, CPU and DVD burner.
Got any recommendations?
BTW, GMA graphics will be fine for her. And a mATX mobo

[Parker]

BTW again
$250 is max.