I'm looking for a motherboard and a processor...

[bluedeviltron]

what would you guys recommend? I've decided I'm going to try to build my own PC, and I'm going to be doing a lot of video editing and gaming, so I want something solid. I just don't know whether to go with AMD or Intel, and I don't know what the best cores or anything like that are. Suggestions?

 

[Goi]

I'd go for an AMD system, but what's your budget like?

 

[ValuedCustomer]

Try looking here.

 

[ShadowBlade]

Originally posted by: ValuedCustomer
Try looking here.

 

[bluedeviltron]

Originally posted by: Goi
I'd go for an AMD system, but what's your budget like?

I need to keep the whole system price at around $1000.

 

[Goi]

OK, but you also mentioned you're looking for a motherboard and a processor, so which one is it? Whole system, or just mobo+cpu?

 

[KoolDrew]

This should get you started. It is most likely far from what the final configuration will be, but I am just throwing some suggestions out there.

EPoX EP-9NPA+ - $104
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813123236

AMD Athlon 64 3000 - $146
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103501

CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) - $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145440

Antec Sonata - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129127

Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 200GB - $116
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148066

MSI 6600GT - $178
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127147

 

[bluedeviltron]

Originally posted by: Goi
OK, but you also mentioned you're looking for a motherboard and a processor, so which one is it? Whole system, or just mobo+cpu?

I'm actually looking for a whole system. I don't know how much motherboards and processors cost, so I couldn't tell you the budget for that. But my entire system budget is around $1000.

 

[DanDaMan315]

Do you need a monitor/keyboard/mouse? What is your definition of complete system.

 

[bluedeviltron]

Originally posted by: DanDaMan315
Do you need a monitor/keyboard/mouse? What is your definition of complete system.

When I say complete system, I mean just the box and everything inside. No monitor, keyboard or mouse. That's the easy stuff I'll worry about later.

 

[Goi]

Well then, KoolDrew gave some good recommendations, except I'd spend somemore on the graphics card, perhaps an X800XL or 6800GT. You'd also need to factor in the PSU(<$100), soundcard(unless you wanna go integrated). Also, I'm not that familiar with Epox motherboards, I'd go with a better brand. Check out AT's motherboard reviews for recommended nforce4 based motherboards. A 3000+ Venice would probably do, especially if you overclock.

 

[Chode Messiah]

Definitely go AMD w/ an nForce 4 mobo, and u can get a creative labs soundblaster live! 7.1 for cheap.