quad core on a budget

[filibusterman]

I always research the gaming motherbords but my friend wanted to buy some dell from bestbuy and I can't let that happen!! He needs a workhorse computer that will not need sli or gaming capabilities just support for a current quad core chip, ddr2 and such. I would like a recommendation on a low to mid-range mobo and I trust you guys more than say the newegg rating system so any help would be appreciated. Also I know this is not the psu forum but with probably just a modest pci-e card and one hd and optical drive this psu is prob sufficient right?

http://www.buy.com/prod/Corsai...loc/101/205466485.html

 

[The-Noid]

Abit IP35-E, Asus P5K, ASUS P5E, MSI P35 Platinum

 

[Goldfish4209]

Well, seeing as overclocking won't be a concern, I'd suggest a P31 mobo. This or this should be fine, or if you would like to step up to P35, it's not a bad idea either. P35 boards have more features and better IO panels.

That PSU is more than enough. I have one of those running a E6750 at 3.2Ghz and a Radeon 3870.

 

[filibusterman]

yea im partial to msi but anything other than asus is just fine. I have RMAed so many asus I don't think I will ever go back.

any thoughts on the MSI P35 Neo Combo-F LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard?

 

[bigpow]

Can't beat dell for its price when it comes to basic machines (remember to add OS, support and other fees to any home build)

I'd say let him buy his dell, and you get to keep him as a friend in the end.

 

[Toadster]

Intel DP35DP mobo, only $110 and ROCK SOLID

 

[Idontcare]

Originally posted by: bigpow
Can't beat dell for its price when it comes to basic machines (remember to add OS, support and other fees to any home build)

I'd say let him buy his dell, and you get to keep him as a friend in the end.

Too True! After many years of letting my ego "I can do it better, and cheaper!" get the best of me insisting I build my friends and family computers was never worth it.

Thankfully I mellowed with time and now I have no ego issues with just perusing the system specs of the DELL they want (or if they ask me to recommend one) and just give a thumbs up or down.

Life is much less stressful for everyone with DELL PC's for the "existing and always want-to-remain nothing more" noobs out there.

For your more easily impressed friends and family I say recommend they buy a Mac.

 

[nyker96]

got 2xIP35-E right here, running like a champ!

 

[MegaVovaN]

Dell has a decent deal on quad core
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2135617&enterthread=y

 

[Rhonda the Sly]

Bigpow and Idon'tcare have it right, let him buy it and maybe just make recommendations. If there is anything wrong with the computer simply taking it back to best buy or shipping to Dell will be much less stressful for your friend than doing extensive testing and RMAing components. He also won't have you to blame if he buys a Dell.

Just for my own curiosity, what will your friend be doing with this computer?

 

[TanisHalfElven]

Originally posted by: Rhonda the Sly
Bigpow and Idon'tcare have it right, let him buy it and maybe just make recommendations. If there is anything wrong with the computer simply taking it back to best buy or shipping to Dell will be much less stressful for your friend than doing extensive testing and RMAing components. He also won't have you to blame if he buys a Dell.

Just for my own curiosity, what will your friend be doing with this computer?

QFT. that exactly why i never offer to help people with computer problems too much PITA and blaming later on.

 

[filibusterman]

After what you guys have said I do think the best deal would be going with that current dell deal for either the xps or the Inspiron 530. In the end even if they get a better computer without any hassle, the gesture wont be fully appreciated anyway. But since I was looking now I want to upgrade some of my components.