basic build need some advice

[cpmer]

Ok new update this is what im gonna probably go with give any advice u feel is good

Motherboard BIOSTAR NF520-A2 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 520

CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane 1.9GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache

Ram Corsair TWIN2X2048-5400C4PT 2GB DDR2-667 XMS2-5400

HDD Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

PSU Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply 115/230 V - Retail

Case Cooler Master Mystique ATX Mid-Tower Case
This pc is being built for a girl who wants either black or grey case and is very picky. Im not good at picking out stuff like this so any suggestions would be appreciated

Dvd drive Samsung SH-S182M/BEBN 18X DL DVD+/-RW Drive (Black) with LightScribe

Floppy drive MITSUMI Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal USB 2.0 digital card reader with Floppy Drive Model FA404M BLK - OEM

Im selling her my westinghouse 22 " widescreen for 130 and she is gonna go pick out a keyboard and mouse at a local store. Anything else you think of let me know

 

[gus6464]

That thermaltake psu is not bad for a low end system, it will get the job done. Look at this build on this thread:

http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2058934&enterthread=y

Less than 300 bucks for dual core cpu. motherboard, graphics card, 2gb of ram, and psu. As far as hard drive goes just get a decent size western digital and you will be good to go. Ohh also pick up an LG dvd burner for around 30 bucks as well.

If you want to build her a micro atx setup this is a good matx mobo for am2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813138074

 

[Syran]

Well first off, that memory won't work with that processor. The 939 ran DDR-1 ram, which is getting harder to find at good prices.
If you are looking for a basic system, here's my suggestions:
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-MA69VM-S2 $64.99
CPU AMD X2 3600+ $67.50
Memory & PSU look fine
I actually like the Soprano case that would make the PSU free

 

[gus6464]

He doesnt really need an opty 165, an X2 3600 or 3800 AM2 would be more than enough for his needs.

 

[Syran]

Heh, yeah I was thinking that too, was having some issues remembering how to create links again. That's a nice price on a corsair 2GB kit too.
I also went with a motherboard with onboard video, unless you are gaming, it works great. It's what i'm using in my pc at work, and on a storage box at home.

 

[cpmer]

would the onboard video be able to do the 1680x1050 res i know some video cards dont even support that res.

 

[Syran]

Originally posted by: cpmer
would the onboard video be able to do the 1680x1050 res i know some video cards dont even support that res.

Supposedly, it should, according to this AMD page.

 

[cpmer]

Well im gonna have to guess it supports widescreen resolutions

 

[gus6464]

Look at the link i put on my first post. Has a build with a good dedicated card and its really all she needs.

 

[cpmer]

ok new update

 

[Syran]

You will need to add a video card, or go with an onboard video.

 

[gus6464]

Get a 7600gt. Supports high resolutions and not a bad performing card for the price.

This is a good one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130062

 

[cpmer]

yeah gonna need on board video. I was looking at am2 motherboards on newegg and it seems like all of them are micro ATX. Can i use a micro ATX in mid tower ATX case. Will everything line up right or am i gonna have problems?

 

[cpmer]

ok some changes im thinking about. Getting this motherboard and cpu combo instead ABIT AN52 Socket AM2 NVIDIA nForce 520 MCP ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail and for video getting this BFG GeForce 6600 GT OC / 128MB GDDR3

It will cost 9 dollars more this way but i get a better quality name motherboard plus a half way decent vid card. Also it would probably cost me more than 9 dollars to get another motherboard that had onboard video as well.

 

[gus6464]

If you notice that mobo has been discontinued by abit and no longer offers support in term of bios updates and the such. Also it only has 1 IDE channel. You are better off getting the biostar. Also if your budget is 700 bucks why not go for the 7600gt. Way better video card and you will still be under budget.

 

[moonsite]

Why not just get a Dell, if it is only for budget non-gaming system? There's a system for $280 with the 3600+ cpu, but without windows. Check the Hot Deals forum.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

if i were u i wouldn't get the thermaltake PSU, they tend to be crap out and/or get loud. go with a seasonic 430watt and it'll be much more quiet and stable for your system, i think even a seasonic 330 watt psu will work.

that mobo has integrated graphics?