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01-29-2007, 01:15 PM
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Advice on new build
I'm using my original home made that you guys helped me with a few years ago. It's an Asus P4S8X mobo, with Pentium 4 2.4 ghz. I plan on replacing everything except for the Lian Li case. I want to run Vista soon. What mobo, processor, and memory should I go with. I use my computer for web surfing, and word processing. Kids do school work. Not big gamer. Don't want to spend crazy.
I was thinking of Pentium D processor, with another Asus board. I loved the first one. Never had one single problem with my first build, only software issues. Give some advise. |
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01-29-2007, 01:32 PM
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Look at the Core 2 Duo processors, they are way better than the Pentium D line. What kind of budget are you considering?
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01-29-2007, 01:42 PM
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I'm looking at 700-900 USD. I also am keeping my PSU. Antek 450.
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01-29-2007, 01:46 PM
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Which model Antec is the PSU? Reason for asking is the older PSUs won't work on the new motherboards thta use a 24 pin AND a 4 pin power connection from the PSU.
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01-29-2007, 01:51 PM
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Antec True Power 430
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01-29-2007, 01:53 PM
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Core 2 Duo E6300 on an Asus P5B board with Corsair Value Select DDR2-667 ram, dual channel kit, 2gb for Vista if that doesn't bust your budget. XClio 450BL power supply to get the ATX 2.0 compatibility. If any gaming is anticipated, a 7600GS or 7600GT video card. Seagate SATA hard drive - 250gb 7200.10 is a great deal, someone's SATA optical drive, might as well do a DVD burner.
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01-29-2007, 01:57 PM
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GLC, I value your knowledge, and advice. You helped me big time the last time...Why C2D as apposed to the Pentium D? I planned on the Asus video card with the 7600GS, and the Seagate you chose also. I like the Lite-ons for their value.
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01-29-2007, 02:25 PM
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Despite the frequency, the Core 2 Duos are way faster than the Pentium Ds, so I'd skip them. Stick to a Core 2 Duo if your budget allows.
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01-29-2007, 02:27 PM
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Pentium-D is old tech. C2D is far superior in all respects except possibly cost the way they are dumping them now to get rid of them. If you can fit a E6600 into the budget, that will REALLY scream.
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