Best Bang for Buck Recommendations

[ClockerXP]

Howdy-

I need to build a new machine. I have been out of the scene for a while so I'm not sure what is the best bang for the buck these days. Need recommendations for CPU, Motherboard, Memory and Graphics card. I think I will go for a Seasonic PSU but will look at other recommendations. The hardware will be going into an Antec 3700AMB.

Planned Usage:
NO Overclocking
Quiet graphics card. Prefer fanless if possible.
Windows 7 Home
General Office and Internet Usage
Gaming at 1680x1050 resolution - Gaming Performance should be above average but not high end

Thanks,
CxP

P.S. This system will be replacing an AthlonXP 2100+ with 512MB RAM. Still running but getting a little old!

 

[ChaiBabbaChai]

Probably a Phenom II 955 BE + a Radeon 4770. Not sure the cost/benefit ratio vs. i5, but that would be a good choice as well.

Either Seasonic S12D/M12D or Enermax Revolution85+

 

[Lunyone]

any budget?

 

[ClockerXP]

Budget is not really a driving factor. I'm just looking for mid-pack / best bang for buck performance given today's available hardware (and my requirements above).

 

[Blain]

Dell

 

[ClockerXP]

Thanks but would rather not do that...

 

[Blain]

HP

 

[ClockerXP]

Thanks for the bump if nothing else.

Would rather build my own. Thank you.

 

[Blain]

:roll: Well ok, but you wanted suggestions for...
* NO Overclocking
* General Office and Internet
* Light-Medium gaming
* Quiet
* Best Bang for Buck

 

[ClockerXP]

Thanks again....for nothing.

I have also stated I want to build it myself. So, unless you have any suggestions to that effect then there's no need for you to post in this thread.

No wonder you have such a high post count. Keep up the good work.

 

[heyheybooboo]

Phenom 550BE / Gigabyte GA-MA790GPT-UD3H AM3 790gx: $202 ($187 AR)

I understand your lack of interest for an OC but the 550 Black Edition generally has a 'built-in' clock increase of 400MHz at stock volts (and may possibly be unlocked to a quad core by setting ACC to 'Auto' --- )

You can use the IGP while the new Radeons shake out this Fall. The HD4770 is a great choice but you may want to see what the HD 5xxx 'Juniper' brings to the table in November. There is an additional PCIe x16 slot for further expansion of your video power if you are so inclined 'down the road'.

If you have no interest in that whatsoever you could go with the GA-MA770T-UD3P AM3 but not really save any money (and lose the IGP).

The Crucial 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1333 is $73.