Best AMD cpu for a $500 or less system?

[JonnyBlaze]

I'm trying to help my nephew put together a system. He cant afford a core 2 duo system so I said he should go AMD.

Is there a specific Athlon thats a favorite? I dont think he needs the x2 series but if its cheap enough it wouldnt hurt.

Any suggestions on a cheap mobo to pair this up with as well?

Thanks

 

[savvy]

Monitor and peripherals included?

 

[cmdrdredd]

x2 3800+ is $148 at zipzoomfly.com and pair that with a cheap mobo (say $100).

For the ultra cheap a single core 3500+ is like $90

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

X2 3800+ all the way.

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Originally posted by: savvy
Monitor and peripherals included?

im just looking for a cpu suggestion. i should be able to handle everything else but yeah this includes monitor, video card etc...

 

[JonnyBlaze]

Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
X2 3800+ all the way.

thanks. ill check it out.