This a good match for AMD 64 x 2 5600 (2.8GHz) or is there better?

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Hey guys,

I am in the middle of a first time build, and am going to be going with the processor listed below. Now being a first timer I don't know a lot and could really use some help picking out a good motherboard. Anything under 130.00 is fine, obviously the less expensive the better though. I have listed below the board I am looking at currently on newegg.com. Can anyone help me out and let me know if there is a better board out there to match with this processor in the same range as the one I have listed? I do not do any 3d gaming nor do I watch video or blue ray on my pc. I use it mostly for 2d gaming and internet.

Thanks,

Josh

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Windsor 2.8GHz Socket AM2 89W Dual-Core
Processor Model ADA5600CZBOX - Retail
Item #: N82E16819103771
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103771


GIGABYTE GA-MA770-S3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard -
Item #: N82E16813128327
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128327

Oh, this is the video card I am looking at. Is there a better bang for my buck with this also?

HIS Hightech H385F256NP Radeon HD 3850 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161211
 
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Well if you dont do any 3D gaming than you should consider something a little cheaper and something with intregrated graphics
 
he's right, u dont really need a vid card for ur build. If u really want one, go for a cheaper one.
 
I'm grabbing a card just in case I need one in the future. In either case if you have any recomendaion could you please list an actual aternative option for me. I'm a first time builder and really just don't have much of a clue as far a matching things up, and what is good and what is just not good or cheap.
 
If you really want a video card but you dont play 3D games like you said, get a GeForce 8400 or 8500 series card
 
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