shortstop20
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Dual core vs tri-core, though. It would be worth the extra $13.
Heck, toss in another $40 and you can get a quad.
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 810 2.6GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 4MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
What do you think about that processor mated with this board?
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
To stay with the tri-core, go with these combos:
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CPU and RAM (with above mobo), total of $196 w/$15 MIR.
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CPU and RAM (with above mobo), total of $194
onboard video is disabled when a vid card is used. onboard USB are there if you need it, like for card readers or whatnot. Vern got this board and loves it so far.
I realize onboard video is not used when an external card is used, just thought that the Gigabyte was probably a better brand and board. Like I said I'm not really up on the hardware side of things though. These two look like they would be the best out of the triple core setups since they are capable of DDR2 1066.
Around 200 bucks, eh? Well check this out.
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Just over 200 bucks for a quad core and an AM3 capable board that meets all your stuff. Then you can pick up this RAM:
Newegg.com - OCZ Reaper HPC Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR800C44GK - Desktop Memory
That way you're paying $262.57 after shipping, not to mention you have the option of getting back 30 bucks after rebate.
EDIT: Trotski's got some good suggestions as well.
That looks like a great setup and a great price. The description doesn't say it's an AM3 board though? What do you think of this setup Trotter(I'm not trying to undermine you by any means hikaricloud, just thought I'd get another opinion).