Need a recommendation guys.

[blodhi74]

Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00. Building a new rig around X2 3800. SLI or crossfire is not a priority ( or needed). Already have an Enermax 430W but dont know if I'll need new sonnectore for PCI-X card. Will be using PATA HDs.

Thanks in advance.

 

[secretanchitman]

cpu: AMD Athlon64 X2 3800+ - 300 bucks right there...
mobo: either an epox or an asrock...im not very good at picking mobos. the one you should be looking for should be with an nforce4 (regular, ultra, sli) or the uli chipset and cost less than 100 bucks.
ram: corsair 2x512MB (1GB) PC3200/ddr-400 ram in dual-channel - 77 bucks.

$477 used. this will give you enough money to get a 175ish dollar video card.

video: Nvidia Geforce 7600GT - 165 bucks after 10 dollar rebate, so its 175. perfect for you.

btw, i hope that helped somewhat. sli might be an option if you had another 200 bucks to spare...sli mobo and another video card thats all you need.

good luck!!!

 

[pkme2]

You can get adapter to video card if you need one.

Looks like you can check the other gaming builds now going on AT or makeup something on your own and then let the other ATers comment, your choice.

 

[blodhi74]

thanks people ....keep it comming

 

[Ultralight]

EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra. Rock stable at stock settings and good overclocker. Can't really answer the rest because we don't know if you will be ocing.

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: Ultralight
EPoX 9NPA+ Ultra. Rock stable at stock settings and good overclocker. Can't really answer the rest because we don't know if you will be ocing.

NO OC planned

 

[bamacre]

You may want to consider a Pentium 940, same performance as a X2 3800+, and it's $40 cheaper. DDR2 memory is cheaper right now as well. I'd get a 945P motherboard. For video card (for gaming), a 7600 GT will do.

This is what I would recommend...

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN 400W PSU
$46.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

EPOX EP-5P945-J 945P P4/Celeron D 1066FSB LGA775 DDR2 ATX Motherboard
$96.75
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246606

Pentium® D Processor 940 3.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, Socket 775, 2x2MB Cache, Dual Core Retail
$257.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80852

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Value Select Memory Retail
$78.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85016-46

MSI NX7600GT-T2D256E GeForce 7600 GT PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & Dual DVI Retail
$179.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321983

Total Price Shipped:
$659.22

 

[secretanchitman]

Originally posted by: bamacre
You may want to consider a Pentium 940, same performance as a X2 3800+, and it's $40 cheaper. DDR2 memory is cheaper right now as well. I'd get a 945P motherboard. For video card (for gaming), a 7600 GT will do.

This is what I would recommend...

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN 400W PSU
$46.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

EPOX EP-5P945-J 945P P4/Celeron D 1066FSB LGA775 DDR2 ATX Motherboard
$96.75
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246606

Pentium® D Processor 940 3.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, Socket 775, 2x2MB Cache, Dual Core Retail
$257.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80852

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Value Select Memory Retail
$78.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85016-46

MSI NX7600GT-T2D256E GeForce 7600 GT PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & Dual DVI Retail
$179.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321983

Total Price Shipped:
$659.22

nice! same stuff i was going to use for the OP's build, but i was too lazy to do it after making the amd one. heh...

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: bamacre
You may want to consider a Pentium 940, same performance as a X2 3800+, and it's $40 cheaper. DDR2 memory is cheaper right now as well. I'd get a 945P motherboard. For video card (for gaming), a 7600 GT will do.

This is what I would recommend...

FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX400-PN 400W PSU
$46.98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953

EPOX EP-5P945-J 945P P4/Celeron D 1066FSB LGA775 DDR2 ATX Motherboard
$96.75
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=246606

Pentium® D Processor 940 3.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, Socket 775, 2x2MB Cache, Dual Core Retail
$257.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80852

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1GB DDR2-667 PC2-5300 Value Select Memory Retail
$78.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85016-46

MSI NX7600GT-T2D256E GeForce 7600 GT PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & Dual DVI Retail
$179.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321983

Total Price Shipped:
$659.22

Thanks bamacre. I like the price and performance ratio of X2. ... but I'll kepp your post in mind.

 

[bamacre]

Why? The 940 is everything the X2 3800 is, and it's cheaper. I think you're a fool to go with an x2 3800+.

And, btw, Toker says Hi!

 

[dBTelos]

Mobo: Just get a good brand that meets your requirements, Asus, epox, Abit, MSI, etc
RAM: OCZ Plat. 2x 1GB
Video Card: AGP or PCI-E here? AGP = 6800GS 256MB PCI-E = 7600GT 256MB
PSU: Fortron 450W

I'm not going to advise you on your already selected componants though....

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: dBTelos
Mobo: Just get a good brand that meets your requirements, Asus, epox, Abit, MSI, etc
RAM: OCZ Plat. 2x 1GB
Video Card: AGP or PCI-E here? AGP = 6800GS 256MB PCI-E = 7600GT 256MB
PSU: Fortron 450W

I'm not going to advise you on your already selected componants though....

That all will cost more than $650. The X2 3800 is ~300 alone.

 

[dBTelos]

"Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00"

Mobo: about $100 RAM: $150 GPU: $150-200 PSU: $50

$450 - $500 total

Re-read next time.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: dBTelos
"Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00"

Mobo: about $100 RAM: $150 GPU: $150-200 PSU: $50

$450 - $500 total

Re-read next time.

Blodhi, I and others assumed the 650 included a cpu. Does it, or not? If so, forget what I posted. But let us know.

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: bamacre

Originally posted by: dBTelos
"Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00"

Mobo: about $100 RAM: $150 GPU: $150-200 PSU: $50

$450 - $500 total

Re-read next time.

Blodhi, I and others assumed the 650 included a cpu. Does it, or not? If so, forget what I posted. But let us know.

Sorry that I did not make it clear.
I have $900.00 to spend on every thing.
Have decided on X2 3800, need rest of the parts.

 

[InlineFour]

i don't know why you'd want a x2 3800+ when the intel 940 has the same performance and is cheaper.

 

[pkme2]

I found an X2 4400+ here on AnandTech for a super price, delivered. You might inquire for an 3800+. Maybe there's one out there for around $200 or less?
Good hunting....

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: InlineFour
i don't know why you'd want a x2 3800+ when the intel 940 has the same performance and is cheaper.

:thumbsup:

Blodhi, these just dropped in price, considerably, in the past week. That 940 was at minimum $125 more 10 days ago.

 

[alimoalem]

OP, use this link to see if the 940 is better than x2 3800. for gaming, in general, AMD is better but i would look at this benchmarking link and other sites with more of the "current" games on it

 

[alimoalem]

Originally posted by: blodhi74
Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00. Building a new rig around X2 3800. SLI or crossfire is not a priority ( or needed). Already have an Enermax 430W but dont know if I'll need new sonnectore for PCI-X card. Will be using PATA HDs.

Thanks in advance.

btw, u don't want PCI-X, you want PCI-E. there's a big difference

i think you should make a list of parts you think are good and then have ATers critique it. they shouldn't do all the work...it is your build after all

 

[blodhi74]

Originally posted by: alimoalem

Originally posted by: blodhi74
Need Mobo, RAM, PSU and vid card for $650.00. Building a new rig around X2 3800. SLI or crossfire is not a priority ( or needed). Already have an Enermax 430W but dont know if I'll need new sonnectore for PCI-X card. Will be using PATA HDs.

Thanks in advance.

btw, u don't want PCI-X, you want PCI-E. there's a big difference

i think you should make a list of parts you think are good and then have ATers critique it. they shouldn't do all the work...it is your build after all

that what I ment ...oops.