You have $150 for a mobo and processor..how do you spend it?

[msi1337]

Looking to upgrade from my P4 3.0 on intel 915 board to a dual core setup.

This is my backup system so it only has a thermaltake 450w psu, 6600gt pci-e, 160gb sata seagate, and samsung dvd+-rw, I have (2) 1GB sticks of DDR2 PC-5300

assuming I just want to swap the mobo and processor and keep all my other stuff..what are my options for dual core in the $150 price range?

preferred stores to shop from...NewEgg, Ewiz, ZZF, Chiefvalue, MicroCenter

 

[Blain]

Socket 775... 915 MB support... Dual core... $150... You make our easy :laugh:

 

[msi1337]

no no...mobo and cpu for $150!

I was thinking x2 3600 brisbane and inexpensive good mobo?

 

[Blain]

Your 915 MB won't support a dual core CPU?

 

[msi1337]

yes, but I was under the impression that a x2 would be better than pentium D

 

[Blain]

What speed X2 and better at what?

 

[SparkyJJO]

X2's are better than the PD. The 3600+ brisbane has hit 3GHz on air several times from reports at Xtremesystems. Take a look in the AMD section there, see what boards they used.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

ASRock 4CoreDual-VSTA 50,-
+
E4300 after pricecuts at the end of the month 100,-

 

[Elias824]

Id go for the 3600+ over a Pentium D as well, runs cooler oc's better, takes up less power and the price is probably about the same.

 

[happy medium]

Grab one of these combos from newegg. x2 3800=150.00$, x2 3600= 143.00$ with Biostar Tforce 550 motherboard that overclocks these chips well.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductCo...gory=22&SortField=0&PageSize=10&page=1