Hello,
I've decided to build an Athlon X2 system. I primarily wish to use it for gaming and general desktop applications.
I am new to AMD and so I am hoping to get some good suggestions on what to put in this soon to be killer rig.
I already own a 7800GTX BFG, 74gig Raptor, and SB Audigy 2 ZS that I'm planning to keep for the new X2 System. I also run on a 2005fpw 1680x1050 and Z680's from Logitech.
Therefore there is no need to consider a graphics, sound card or HDD in the budget. (I'm going to choose my own 2nd HDD).
I'd like to keep the expense to between 1000-1200 for:
Processor (I'm thinking the X2 4400+ but its very open to all of your suggestions)
Motherboard (SLI capable)
Ram (Perhaps 1, 1 gig stick of quality and I can buy a second gig a bit later)
PSU (<500 watts)
Case
DVD-RW drive
Cooling etc...
I *DO* wish to overclock this system, but do not need cooling to do so to extreme level.
Any suggestions are REALLY APPRECIATED.
I'd like this system to be more or less top of the line for at least 6 months or more.
(Also, I am selling here if anyone is interested or on Ebay for between 5-600$ (negotiable) the following system!:
P4 Prescott 3.4ghz, 925x, 1 Gig PC4300 533mhz 4-4-4-11, Asus 6600gt Oc's to 550/1200, Maxtor Diamond Max 9 80 gig HDD, NEC-3500 DVD-RW! + 2nd 48x CD-RW, Gigabit ethernet)
I've decided to build an Athlon X2 system. I primarily wish to use it for gaming and general desktop applications.
I am new to AMD and so I am hoping to get some good suggestions on what to put in this soon to be killer rig.
I already own a 7800GTX BFG, 74gig Raptor, and SB Audigy 2 ZS that I'm planning to keep for the new X2 System. I also run on a 2005fpw 1680x1050 and Z680's from Logitech.
Therefore there is no need to consider a graphics, sound card or HDD in the budget. (I'm going to choose my own 2nd HDD).
I'd like to keep the expense to between 1000-1200 for:
Processor (I'm thinking the X2 4400+ but its very open to all of your suggestions)
Motherboard (SLI capable)
Ram (Perhaps 1, 1 gig stick of quality and I can buy a second gig a bit later)
PSU (<500 watts)
Case
DVD-RW drive
Cooling etc...
I *DO* wish to overclock this system, but do not need cooling to do so to extreme level.
Any suggestions are REALLY APPRECIATED.
I'd like this system to be more or less top of the line for at least 6 months or more.
(Also, I am selling here if anyone is interested or on Ebay for between 5-600$ (negotiable) the following system!:
P4 Prescott 3.4ghz, 925x, 1 Gig PC4300 533mhz 4-4-4-11, Asus 6600gt Oc's to 550/1200, Maxtor Diamond Max 9 80 gig HDD, NEC-3500 DVD-RW! + 2nd 48x CD-RW, Gigabit ethernet)