Intel Celeron E1200 vs Intel Pentium E2160

[seanc85]

Basically is there any reason not to choose the celeron for a basic internet machine
budget is the main concern

Also, if anyone can reccommend a mb, currently have the ABIT IP35-E at 89.99-30mir

TIA


Sean

 

[DSF]

If budget is the main concern and it's just an internet machine, no reason not to go for the Celeron.

 

[jjmIII]

$58 vs. $72 @ Newegg.......hmmmmm, go for it!

Stick with the IP35-E. Great mobo.

 

[IL2SturmovikPilot]

For a Internet Machine,you could likely get away with a X2 4000+ and a 690V Board,it'll save you quite a few bucks and you'll still have a reasonable internet PC

But if it must be between the 2,i'd spend the extra for the E2160,heck even a E2140 is a better value than a E1200.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Isn't the E2160 $60 at Microcenter? For that, it's a no-brainer. Skip the Celeron.

Edit: like the $99 price on the E4500, and the $199 for the Q6600, it's in-store only.

 

[mellondust]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
Isn't the E2160 $60 at Microcenter? For that, it's a no-brainer. Skip the Celeron.

I only saw the E2160 for 69.99 with $5 shipping. Where is it $60? The E1200 is only $52.99 with free shipping at ClubIT.

 

[zach0624]

If you do anything other than web browsing and office type stuff then get the pentium. If you are okay with not going intel you can usually find a good am2 mobo combo for cheap.

 

[Denithor]

Yeah, for a low end internet/office app only computer just get an X2 4000+ (or whatever their bottom end chip is these days) and the cheapest good-name AM2 board with integrated graphics you can find. This will be cheaper than IP35-e + e2160 + video card.