MindoverMaster
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I'm talkin' cheap here, a desktop for my grandpa to replace his old "guest" computer.
The old desktop is a HP P4, can't remember model. Anyway, it's so slow that a reinstall of XP took ages. I just want to strip that thing to shreds.
There are two ways I can go about this.
I have a PSU, case, optical.
1. Use my old trusty ASUS P5E 775 board, get a new CPU, and other parts. Problem here is that I want at least a C2D or slightly under. Well, they are about $120.
2. I get a combo of AMD (AM3) Semperon 140 and Biostar motherboard. Total $79. Has onboard graphics. Get 2 x 1GB of DDR3 1066. I'll just use the stock h/s. Will be used for nothing more than web surfing, e-mail.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
Let me know what you think
The old desktop is a HP P4, can't remember model. Anyway, it's so slow that a reinstall of XP took ages. I just want to strip that thing to shreds.
There are two ways I can go about this.
I have a PSU, case, optical.
1. Use my old trusty ASUS P5E 775 board, get a new CPU, and other parts. Problem here is that I want at least a C2D or slightly under. Well, they are about $120.
2. I get a combo of AMD (AM3) Semperon 140 and Biostar motherboard. Total $79. Has onboard graphics. Get 2 x 1GB of DDR3 1066. I'll just use the stock h/s. Will be used for nothing more than web surfing, e-mail.
Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!
Let me know what you think