Processor recommendation needed

tornadog

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Whats the cheapest cpu that will work in a gigabyte GA p35 D3SL motherboard. I saw a single core celeron for 29 something, anything cheaper and can run XP 32 bit?
 

Cogman

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You found a CPU for $29, you're not going to get lower then that unless you go for a used one off of E-bay.
 

RallyMaster

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Or a used one in FS/FT.

OP: If you haven't already bought that motherboard, build a new system with an Opteron 144, a 939 motherboard and 2GB of RAM. It will fly.
 

Denithor

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Any particular reason you're using a cheapo chip with a fairly expensive motherboard?

If not, a better value would be X2 4800+ for $60 and a dirt-cheap AM2 motherboard ($42 AR).

That pair stock will easily outperform the celeron single-core even when OC'ed and costs about what the DS3L costs by itself.

AMD really has some good value at the low end these days!
 

tornadog

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I already have the motherboard with an e8400. I am getting away from gaming, so I am trying to make some money out of stuff I wont need like the E8400 and 8800GTX. I have decided to go with the E2180, is that a good choice?
 

VirtualLarry

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Yes, the E2180 is a fine choice. Overclock it to 3.0Ghz or slightly more if it can handle it, and it will run well for quite some time.
 
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Originally posted by: tornadog
Whats the cheapest cpu that will work in a gigabyte GA p35 D3SL motherboard. I saw a single core celeron for 29 something, anything cheaper and can run XP 32 bit?

you can probably get one somewhere for nothing that wouldn't work, NOW THAT's CHEAP!
 

Denithor

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Look around the FS/FT forum and also eBay before you buy new.

I just picked up a new/oem e4500 on eBay for $70 shipped (since I have a TX2 I got for $2 I'm fine with oem). There are good deals out there if you hunt a little.