What would you think of bulding this system?

[littlejim68]

I have to build a system for my sister. The main considerations for her system are, in order, price/stability/cost. So this is the system I am thinking about. Comments about these choices are welcome.

Following Anandtech Mid Range System;

CPU: Intel Pentium 4 3.0C 800MHz FSB (512K L2 cache) Northwood ($157)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-157&depa=1

Motherboard: ASUS P4P800 Deluxe (865PE chipset) ($94.00)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-484&depa=1

Memory: 2 X 256MB OCZ PC3200 EL (Enhanced Latency) CAS2.0 ($128.00)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-146-895&depa=1

Case:Antec SLK2650-BQE Mid Tower ($71.00)
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-148&depa=1

All the rest of the system taken from her old system. As they do not play games, current video card will do fine.

Suggestions and comments welcome.

Jim😀😕

 

[jpeyton]

pimp. go a64 if you want to, but i don't think your sister will know the difference

 

[Frew]

Originally posted by: littlejim68
I have to build a system for my sister. The main considerations for her system are, in order, price/stability/cost.

Isn't price and cost the same thing? 😕

 

[littlejim68]

Not going a64 because she wanst Intel only, despite my protests.

Jim

 

[Sonic587]

What will she be doing with this PC? You might be going overboard with the processor. If she's just going to be websurfing and chatting, go for a 2.6C/2.8C and save a bit of cash.

 

[Markfw]

If she is crusing the internet only a Barton 2500 at stock is fine ! If she protests, tell her to buy a Dell, and call them when she has a problem.