Celeron and Asus

[TEEB]

I'm starting the research for a new build for my friend. I haven't been keeping up and require your advice once again.
I'm looking at the INTEL CEL3.06 256K 533 BX 345J CPU. I only use Asus boards so that will help keep it simple.
As the is CPU runs on at 533 does that mean that I can use it in any socket 775 asus board that is a 53 board. I checked some of the 775 boards and they just say P4.
I was looking at the P5GD2 DX for this build.
What would you suggest??

Thanx in advance.....

[kram 2.0]

The Intel Celeron D line is supported by an Asus P5GD2 Deluxe. If you want to cut prices on the MOBO so you can upgrade the processor, consider the Asus P5GD1 and maybe even a Pentium 4 CPU.

kram

[TEEB]

Thanx Kram!!! I assume the P5GD1 will support the Celron as well? I don't understand how that works. Here is what I get when I try to find out what cpu it will support
"Supports Intel LGA775 Pentium 4 CPUs (up to 800MHz FSB + 1MB Cache + 3.6GHz+)"

Also can you recommend a reliable economy video card for this unit. The computer will only be used to surf and email etc etc.

[kram 2.0]

The Asus P5GD2 DX as well as the Asus P5GD1 will support Celeron D processors.

For video card, I suggest a look at the Radeon X300 SE or X300 card - those are relatively inexpensive cards that will give you good 2D graphics.

kram

[glc]

Why not go with onboard video? The Intel 900 GMA is pretty decent. I just set up a couple for a customer, and it even runs Autocad decently.

Check out the Asus P5GD1-VM. It's micro ATX, if 2 PCI slots are enough for you, and it does have a PCI-Ex16 slot for a video card upgrade. Put a dual channel PC3200 ram kit in it and save even more money by putting a slower 775 Celeron-D in it - the 3.06 is too expensive for what it is and you won't really notice the difference. The 330J 2.66 GHz is the sweet spot. It will surf and e-mail just fine - heck, a 1 GHz machine will do that well.

[TEEB]

I went with the P5GD1 and a P4 2.8 775.

glc. I ordered before i saw your reply or i would have considered the P5GD1-VM. I saw it there but I'm a little leary of onboard video.

Thanx to both of you for your help

[glc]

We've been selling systems with onboard Intel video for quite a while now, and it's plenty good for nongaming use, even the older Extreme Graphics on the 845/865 boards. If you choose a board that also has an AGP or PCI-E slot, upgrades are simple.