New Build ... Please Comment

strummer

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Next build is for a family member. They want something small - case wise. They are looking for something to surf with and do homework, office work, etc. Not going to be used for much gaming besides some real low level kids stuff.

So I have the following picked out, and I'm looking for comment:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119088

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813123262

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817104952

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820141233

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148107

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106992

Don't know what kind of CPU yet - I'm looking at either Opteron 144 or Venice 3200+. Like to hear your comments regarding those two, they're pretty evenly priced. I would like to overclock.

So what do you think -

regards
 

DrMrLordX

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Apr 27, 2000
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Seconded. a Sempron 2800+ or 3100+ should fit the bill.

The Opteron 144 is really of no value unless you plan on overclocking, and the Venice 3200+ is arguably overkill for the listed tasks at stock speeds.