Needing the cheapest Core 2 setup possible

[mazeroth]

What would you guys recommend (Newegg, preferably) as the absolute cheapest Core 2 setup I could get that would overclock to at least 2.6 ghz (or higher)? My brother wants to upgrade his Athlon 1800+ (yeah, I know!) so I was thinking of selling him my DFI Lanparty, 939 3500+ and my 1 gig of Corsair Value Select and upgrading to Core 2. I don't want to spend a ton and was probably going to sell him my three pieces for ~ $200. I'd like to put no more than another $150 ($200 tops) into this new setup.

Thanks in advance for any help!

 

[Jjoshua2]

e6300 processor obviously ~175. get a refurbished ds3 from mwave for $88. then around 110 for some 1gb ddr2.

 

[hurtstotalktoyou]

Core 2 Duo E6300 retail
Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 retail
Wintec 3AMD2800-512M1-R 512MB DDR2-800 retail
$329.69

That's with 512MB RAM, which is very easy to upgrade when you get more cash. Or of course you could just pump in another $50 for the Wintec 3AMD2800-1G1K-R 1GB set right now, bringing you to a hefty $379.69.

 

[Roguestar]

What??? That RAM is a very bad choice.

Mazeroth, read this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...&STARTPAGE=1&FTVAR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear

Here's your cheapest performance suggestion:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220144
$250 for 1Gb instead of $327 for 512Mb.

 

[crydee]

I think you're confused Roguestar. The S3 and E6300 is the best choice but the cash restraint on your ram choice might limit your OC ability OP you might wait until you can throw down for some decent ram.

 

[Roguestar]

Oh ahahahahaha no I see now. I apologise. I thought he meant that the RAM was $327. My bad, sorry hurtstotalktoyou!

 

[raanemaan]

Originally posted by: hurtstotalktoyou
Core 2 Duo E6300 retail
Gigabyte GA-945P-S3 retail
Wintec 3AMD2800-512M1-R 512MB DDR2-800 retail
$329.69

That's with 512MB RAM, which is very easy to upgrade when you get more cash. Or of course you could just pump in another $50 for the Wintec 3AMD2800-1G1K-R 1GB set right now, bringing you to a hefty $379.69.

Looks good