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[survivor]

Just read an article on the Pentium E2160 1.8 Ghz dual core for about $60 but not sure if I would need a graphics card with that one also and would it do for the above list?

 

[Puddle Jumper]

Just read an article on the Pentium E2160 1.8 Ghz dual core for about $60 but not sure if I would need a graphics card with that one also and would it do for the above list?

The processor has nothing to do with needing a graphics card, it depends on the motherboard. I missed it before but I would change the E4600 to a E2180 or E2200. The cpu cooler will come with pre applied thermal paste you don't need arctic silver.

These parts are $470 before mail in rebates and includes everything you will need.

Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 1012 Radeon HD 2400PRO 256MB(128MB on board) 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

Newegg.com - Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TUV, CE, CB, C-tick, CCC - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - OCZ ATI CrossFire 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E2180 Allendale 2.0GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit English 1pk for System Builders DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems

 

[survivor]

Would the ASRock P43t wins 1600 be as good or better than the Gigabyte Ga-31-s3g
and if I go with the AsRock would I still need the Video Card? Thanks this should be the last.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

You would still need a video card with the Asrock. The Asrock uses the p43 chipset which is newer but doesn't really give you any advantages vs the p31 if you don't plan on heavily overclocking the E2180. Gigabyte has better quality than Asrock so I would stick with the GA-P31-S3G.

 

[survivor]

Not into overclocking but read that if you don't with the E2180 then multitasking isn't good.I guess when I find someone to put this together I can always ask about overclocking it up a little.Thanks for the help.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

The E2180 is plenty fast for everyday usage at stock speed.

 

[survivor]

Puddle,the Gigabyte GA-p31-s3g has memory slots correct? and if so would it be better to go with 1(2gb module) or 2(1Gb modules)? I think it would take up to 4 if needed.Thanks

 

[survivor]

Puddle left out Two memory slots in previous reply.

 

[Puddle Jumper]

DDR2 has to have matching sticks of ram in order to use dual channel mode which increases performance. I recommend 2x1gb.

 

[survivor]

Went with the Gigabyte GA-P35-S3G LGA 775 Mobo and added the Sapphire 100233L
Radeon HD 3450 256 Mb 64bit GDDR2 PCi Express Crossfire.