Computer Build...

[Ithryndil]

I have selected the following parts for a computer build for my Dad. The computer is mainly used to browse the web, check email, and light gaming (Yahoo games, etc.). I believe he has 1.7GHZ processor and a total of 40GB memory. The following is intended as an upgrade (Even though most internal parts are being replaced). I figured I'd see what other people thought of the selection. Thanks for your opinions in advance.


CPU
Hard Drive
Motherboard or Motherboard (Leaning towards Gigabyte motherboard)
PSU
RAM

The following parts he has:
Case
Optical Drives
Microsoft XP
Monitor
Mouse
Keyboard
Speakers

Thanks again.

 

[veg1992]

Newegg.com - Foxconn A7GM-S 2.0 AM2+ / AM3 Ready AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

Replace your board with that, and its good

 

[Ithryndil]

So did you select the alternate motherboard because it has a DVI connection? Just wondering if there was something wrong with the two I have selected (no my feelings aren't hurt at all, just curious.) Thanks.

 

[veg1992]

Well this board is a better quality one, a. because it uses a 780g chipset like the ECS but b. its not crappy like the ECS

That board is actually one of the better 780g's as far as I know

 

[Muffin Man]

get these instead, it will cost like $10 more, but has better parts

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! combo with same mobo suggested above, oddly enough

Newegg.com - WINTEC AMPX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AXT6400C5-2048K - Desktop Memory

Newegg.com - Antec Basiq BP430 430W Continuous Power ATX12V Version 2.2 Active PFC Power Supply - Power Supplies

Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500AAKS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives