Need suggestion on MB & CPU (system)

[CorCentral]

Okay , it's update time & I need a couple of suggestions on Hardware .

AMD -------- 2600/2.08
MSI -------- Nforce2 (non intergrated graphics)
Mushkin --- 1x512mb HP 2700

OR

Intel -------- 2.53
MSI ------- 850eMax
Mushkin --- 2x256mb 800mhz rambus (too expensive for 1066 *G* )

I've added the totals of both of these listings from NewEgg .

Intel sys. - $591.
AMD sys. - $647.

Question - Which would give the best performance overall ? Thanks

 

[Vette73]

I would go for the nForce2 board and AMD. BUT I would get a lower athlon chip and save you pennys for the Barton. Get a Athlon 1700+ at newegg for less than $70 (Retail) and then overclock it to 2000+ range. Then wait for the Barton chips. Great bang and better upgradable.

 

[DAPUNISHER]

Marlin1975's advice is solid but if you're lookin' to build now and since you make no mention of your intention to overclock I would choose the Intel setup myself, BTW with so many asking for opinions on choices today I think you would be best served to add a poll to your thread

 

[o1die]

I would go for the albatron px845 pev pro ($85 shipped newegg) with the p4 2.4b ($190 shipped newegg) and some winbond or corsair pc3200 (hardcore cooling has the winbond in 512 megs for $149). Total cost about $425. Albatron also has the pro II with serial ata for about $30 more. The albatron combo should do 155-166 fsb with any luck, giving you a nice overclock.