Have some parts. Still need motherboard help for low budget build.

[rockhead21784]

I had done months of research and was starting to slowly buy parts, to help wiht the budget. I have bought some parts from Newegg over the past couple of months. I was waiting on the motherboard to lower in price (GIG GA-MA69GM-S2H) (AMD AM2 board) and they deactivated it. Guess you can't wait in this business, things become old fast.

NO GAMING. I might decide to do some video transfering(editing) from my camcorder to my DVD's. Other than that just normal home use.

Anyway what I have so far is:
1. A nice big case for standard ATX or smaller
2. Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
3. SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD Burner
4. Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
5. Antec earthwatts EA430 430W ATX12V v2.0 Power Supply 100

Very small budget. My original plan was $200.00 or less for both board and processor combined.

Should I stick with AMD or go with the Intel chips? Its been about 5 months since I have roamed the forums and prices probably have dropped. Anyway thanks for your help.

 

[heyheybooboo]

AMD renamed the 690g as the 740g with ATI Radeon 2100 IGP and sb700. D-Sub + DVI (no HDMI), more USB & SATA than 690g and Realtek ALC888 audio.

GIGABYTE GA-MA74GM-S2 AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G: $67 shipped

The ECS A740GM-M AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G is $46 shipped after rebate

You can get an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ 2.4GHz AM2 Brisbane 65W for $52 with promo code EMCAGCGAE.

$98 - $119

 

[starfireone]

I have a GA-M57SLI-S4 AM2 socket board that I bought from new egg for my desktop system. I could have gone with a Intel chip set and CPU. But at the time I was also on a tight budget. It is not the fastest system, as you know Intel outperforms AMD on the chip set and the CPU. However, I have been very happy with it. Performs nicely on everything I want it to do, even some games I play every once in a while. It really is a matter of personal taste. If you are looking for top performance and can not live without it than go with Intel. If you are not and want to save a few bucks and still have a good running system than go with AMD. Just my thoughts!

 

[rockhead21784]

I had finally decided on the GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3H, but now it is already not sold on newegg(deactiviated). Anyone have anymore ideas on something close to that board. My price is under $100.00. Thanks Dave

 

[SonnyDaze]

I built a budget AMD rig a few weeks ago with this Foxconn board. No problems so far and nice little board for the $$.

Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G

 

[krnmastersgt]

Assuming you're still undecided on your CPU and brand, here's a little Intel based combo:
MoBo: Foxconn with an integrated Geforce 7050
CPU: E5200 goodness
Mobo ($45) + CPU ($83) = $127 with a nicely powered CPU that won't hold you back.

 

[rockhead21784]

Thanks everyone. The more ideas the better.

 

[whitedogone]

I just did a budget AMD build. Although I was going with a small case (MATX) and low power (quiet). I got a GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2HP. I think the only diff between that one and the Giga board you were looking at was sideport mem. I got it a couple of weeks ago for $69 that was it was $5 less than today and had a $10 rebate. I was going to go with the Foxxcon 780g but it was OOS when I went to place my order. I really happy so far with the GIGA board.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813128360

here are the eggs top seller 780g boards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...802&name=Top%20Sellers

It looks like today the Foxconn is the lowest price. As far as processors.... It really depends on your price point and if the egg has a daily deal on one or another. I weant with a 45w 5050e because I was going quiet and needed a low power unit. This cpu seems to be a good one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819103211