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crittergeek928 · 06-11-2006, 07:05 PM

Hi guys,
I've started building my first pc. Well, I have a case and power supply! It is an Antec, 400w. So now I am looking for mobo/processor. I've done a lot of reading and I'm confused. I am not a gamer. But I do play around with photos a little. I want the pc to last. To give you an idea, the pc I'm on now is almost 7 years old. I'm still running Win. 98. It's been a good pc, but some of the newer photo programs need more than this relic can give. So some questions:
Do I need/want dual core processor?
Anyone have a mobo recommendation? I'm leaning toward Asus with AMD.
Is it better to buy a motherboard bundle with processor, or buy the components separately?

Thanks,
Frasher

06-11-2006, 07:05 PM	#1
crittergeek928 Member (8 bit) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 131	suggestions for a newbie Hi guys, I've started building my first pc. Well, I have a case and power supply! It is an Antec, 400w. So now I am looking for mobo/processor. I've done a lot of reading and I'm confused. I am not a gamer. But I do play around with photos a little. I want the pc to last. To give you an idea, the pc I'm on now is almost 7 years old. I'm still running Win. 98. It's been a good pc, but some of the newer photo programs need more than this relic can give. So some questions: Do I need/want dual core processor? Anyone have a mobo recommendation? I'm leaning toward Asus with AMD. Is it better to buy a motherboard bundle with processor, or buy the components separately? Thanks, Frasher