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[mass0ver]

just finished my comp and now my dad wants me to put together his. he uses his for surfing the net, msword and popcap games.

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G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail : Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

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I know using the stock psu isn't a good idea...but it might suffice. If I do need some more power, I won't hesitate to upgrade.
Also, I didn't get a video card. The mobo has onboard video but I am not sure if it's enough. As I said before, my father just uses the comp for basic things. I'm wondering if it's worth it to dish out another 75 to get a video card.

 

[b1gapl]

For basic use, your father won't be needing a graphic card.

2GB is a bit much, for what your father will be doing with the computer. This will be enough:
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...and will save you a bit of money, to get a good power supply, in which I would suggest this:
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What about the CPU?

 

[mass0ver]

mb, AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADO3600DDBOX - Retail : Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail

 

[b1gapl]

Good choice...

 

[veg1992]

just finished my comp and now my dad wants me to put together his. he uses his for surfing the net, msword and popcap games.

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BIOSTAR TForce TF7050-M2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 7050PV Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with HDMI - Retail :
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz Socket AM2 Processor Model ADO3600DDBOX - Retail : Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor - Retail

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail : Newegg.com - G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600JS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM :
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Acer AL1917ABMD Black 19" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers - Retail : Newegg.com - Acer AL1917ABMD Black 19" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers - Retail

I know using the stock psu isn't a good idea...but it might suffice. If I do need some more power, I won't hesitate to upgrade.
Also, I didn't get a video card. The mobo has onboard video but I am not sure if it's enough. As I said before, my father just uses the comp for basic things. I'm wondering if it's worth it to dish out another 75 to get a video card.

nice build but like Al said, 2 gb is over the top, and u need a dedicated PSU and not a stock case one, otherwise expect it to burn or something when u hit the Power Button

 

[mass0ver]

is 2gigs really over the top? I'd wish that this computer will last him a good 2-3 years, without any upgrades at all.
I forgot to add that he uses AOL..which I notice to be a huge memory hog. When my mother uses AOL on her laptop with 1g, I don't see great performance. I mean...it'll only be an extra $40 to add to my fathers build. Tough choice for me

 

[b1gapl]

I have a computer with 1GB, for general usage, like what your father is doing...and it works just fine. No lag at all. Well what I would do, is try 1GB first, and if it doesn't satisfy him, then go for one more gig.

 

[veg1992]

I have a computer with 1GB, for general usage, like what your father is doing...and it works just fine. No lag at all. Well what I would do, is try 1GB first, and if it doesn't satisfy him, then go for one more gig.

that works tooo

 

[darksideleader]

if you want to save another $20, get this motherboard.

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690G core is pretty much identical to the 7025PV. But that motherboard gotten a bad review but w/e proberly that guy was unlucky.