Cheap PC? AMD or Intel

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Jesse

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Hey guys,

Just wondering what would be a cheaper computer to build for around.. lets say $200.

Currently I have an "aged" AMD Athlon 2600+ @ 1.92GHz that actually runs fine. I'm just wondering if theres a cheap processor thats better then AMD Athlon... intel or AMD.

-Thanks
 
the AMD Athlon 4000 seems pretty cheap and reliable... just gonna throw it out there. Let me look more into cheaper Intel processors.
 
Yeah, thanks I was thinking about that.... and go with the GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)?


Edit: Also, does the E2160 come with an on board video card?
 
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Okay I think I have it compiled up...

E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99)
GeForce 7200GS 512MB ($37.99)
GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)
G.SKILL 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory ($25)
NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70)
Rosewill Stallion Series Dual Ball Bearing Fan RD400-2-DB ATX V2.2 400W Power Supply 115V/230V CSA, UL, TUV, FCC ($32)
ASUS Black DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail ($36.99)

Total: (~$350)

This will only be used for homework/office work and watching videos/downloads


what do you think?
 
Jesse said:
Yeah, thanks I was thinking about that.... and go with the GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)?


Edit: Also, does the E2160 come with an on board video card?
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the mobo is the think that has the onboard video. not cpu.
but the P31's dont have onboard video.
Jesse said:
Okay I think I have it compiled up...

E2160 1.8GHz Dual-Core Processor ($71.99)
GeForce 7200GS 512MB ($37.99)
GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard ($67)
G.SKILL 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory ($25)
NZXT Apollo SILVER NP Silver SECC Steel Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ($70)
Rosewill Stallion Series Dual Ball Bearing Fan RD400-2-DB ATX V2.2 400W Power Supply 115V/230V CSA, UL, TUV, FCC ($32)
ASUS Black DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - Retail ($36.99)

Total: (~$350)

This will only be used for homework/office work and watching videos/downloads


what do you think?
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yeah looks good. lovely case :)

if i were you i wouldnt get a video card like http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125080

you wont need 512mb vram.
 
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