Hi folks,
The wife gave me approval to upgrade and part out our old PC components. Now the fun of selection begins. Keep in mind this is more a budget build intended for video editing, Vista MCE & light gaming.
Things preferred: SATA 3.0Gb/s, works with Vista
Things not needed: SLI, crossfire, fireware
Build: $364
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Dual Core 2.8GHz Socket AM2 - $140 @ frys.com
MSI K9N4 Ultra-F Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 500 Ultra - $57 @ newegg
OCZ 2GB Kit DDR2-800 PC2-6400 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel Memory - $68 @ newegg
EVGA 8600 GT - $99 @ newegg.com
I'd be happy to hear suggestions or price savings (better options for a mobo?). Also, if I do some overclocking is a Core2 Duo a better bang for the buck?
Thanks!
The wife gave me approval to upgrade and part out our old PC components. Now the fun of selection begins. Keep in mind this is more a budget build intended for video editing, Vista MCE & light gaming.
Things preferred: SATA 3.0Gb/s, works with Vista
Things not needed: SLI, crossfire, fireware
Build: $364
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Dual Core 2.8GHz Socket AM2 - $140 @ frys.com
MSI K9N4 Ultra-F Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 500 Ultra - $57 @ newegg
OCZ 2GB Kit DDR2-800 PC2-6400 Gold Gamer eXtreme XTC Edition Dual Channel Memory - $68 @ newegg
EVGA 8600 GT - $99 @ newegg.com
I'd be happy to hear suggestions or price savings (better options for a mobo?). Also, if I do some overclocking is a Core2 Duo a better bang for the buck?
Thanks!