okay try to get a 3600 brisbane. the windsor 3600 will not run any cooler than the windsor 3800, nor will it clock as high as the brisbane. sorry i didnt clarify that earlier.
I can't seem to find the 3600+ brisbane on tiger direct so I'll look at a couple of local stores prices. But if I can't find it should I just stick with the original Intel chip or would the windsor still be an improvement?
How does that look? That totals to $428.83 after tax and shipping. Which is right about where the other deals from tigerdirect.ca ended up. So is this the better deal with the Brisbane 3600+?
Also what are the main differences between the microatx and the atx boards other than the obvious size difference?
most micro atx will have on board graphics. which is fine for a basic build for your friend like you described.
that is an excellent system for 400 dollars.