$450 to buy Mobo, CPU, RAM (1GB?) and Video card

[Chumster]

I'm building up a mid-grade PC for a friend and he's on a pretty strict budget. I've typically bought AMD/nVidia systems, but completely willing to throw old allegences aside to help build the best system that $450 can buy. As he already has a case/otpical drive/hd, I'm only looking to pick up a Mobo/CPU/RAM (1GB) and Video Card

[edit] Just wanted to add that the PC would be used for standard applications and game use. Given the budget, he's not expecting crazy performance, but it should be able to at least play Oblivion in a moderate capacity.

 

[Mundos]

asus A8N-E...A gig of samsung pc3200 and a 3200+/3700+ or X2 3800+...whichever you can afford with the leftover from the mobo.

 

[Remedy]

Pentium-D 805$123

MSI 945PL motherboard$81

512MB DDR2-667 $38 each or $76 for a pair.




7600GT 256MB $184

Sub-total of $464


Does this help you?

 

[Dman877]

Will he overclock? If not, scratch the PD. Swap the mobo and cpu for a A64 3200+/SiS Mobo (cheaper and still good performance). Definitely grab a 7600GT if you can swing it.

EDIT: Sempron 3100+ ($82), Biostar/ECS NF4 ($57), 1 gig G.Skill Value ram ($70), X1800XT ($259 after MIR) = $468

 

[Chumster]

There will be no overclocking and I like the idea of the X1800XT -- appreciate the help.

 

[LW07]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231046
Get this G.Skill Ram 1GB. -$73

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131569
Asus A8N5X- $80

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103537
Athlon 64 3000+ -$110

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102013
X1800GTO OEM

Total- $460 plus shipping.

A pretty well-rounded upgrade to get him started.