need help on new PC build

[g1itch]

looking to buy new mobo and CPU. trying to make decision on intel or AMD, I am leaning towards the AMD chip in the 2.0 MHZ range. what do you all recommend also what type of mobo would be ideal in this situation. thanks for help in advance

 

[Ionizer86]

What are you looking to do with your PC? Do you need features like good onboard sound, firewire, etc? Are you overclocking? What's your budget?

A 2.0MHz CPU would be very badly slow! Something more along the lines of a 2.0GHz

Welcome to AT

 

[g1itch]

I will be using as a workstation/server to use a file server, also would like to have decent sound and video but I can always upgrade later. I am trying to keep budget reasonable low enough so it wouldnt just be cheaper to buy a dell.

 

[Ionizer86]

If you want something decently cheap and high performing with decent audio and video, you'd probably want to look into an AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (1.83GHz) (~$90) and a good board with good sound to go along. The most inexpensive and one of the best would be an Abit NF7-S (~$100).

Such a board would have many other features that you may find handy, such as 10/100 networking, USB2, and Firewire. Toss on some good PC3200 ram and a nice video card, and you're set. Ram usually runs about $80 to $90 for 512MB.

If you have $200, you may want to go to Circuit City and get a Radeon 9800 today. This card is only about 10% slower than the fastest video card out there, and at $200 it's a big bargain compared to the usual $300+ price for comparable cards. If your budget is smaller, something like a Radeon 9600/Pro would be more suitable.

 

[g1itch]

how much would the 9600 run me

 

[ThatDumbGuy]

You can buy a used radeon 9600 pro for anywhere between 135 and 145 on the for sale/for trade forums.

 

[Blackroot]

Originally posted by: Ionizer86
If you want something decently cheap and high performing with decent audio and video, you'd probably want to look into an AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (1.83GHz) (~$90) and a good board with good sound to go along. The most inexpensive and one of the best would be an Abit NF7-S (~$100).

Such a board would have many other features that you may find handy, such as 10/100 networking, USB2, and Firewire. Toss on some good PC3200 ram and a nice video card, and you're set. Ram usually runs about $80 to $90 for 512MB.

If you have $200, you may want to go to Circuit City and get a Radeon 9800 today. This card is only about 10% slower than the fastest video card out there, and at $200 it's a big bargain compared to the usual $300+ price for comparable cards. If your budget is smaller, something like a Radeon 9600/Pro would be more suitable.

Instead of that mobo, i would get the Shuttle AN35N Ultra 400, thats what i have, it's ~50 AFR, onboard sound, and good features

 

[MrBroc2u]

If your gonna be running the computer constantly which i assume you will be. i would recommend sticking with intel. due to the fact intel is abit more stable and they dont run as hot as amds tend to unless you plan to put a mini jet engine on top of your cpu

 

[Moonbeam]

Originally posted by: MrBroc2u
If your gonna be running the computer constantly which i assume you will be. i would recommend sticking with intel. due to the fact intel is abit more stable and they dont run as hot as amds tend to unless you plan to put a mini jet engine on top of your cpu

I don't buy this at all.

 

[jar5tyle]

Originally posted by: MrBroc2u
If your gonna be running the computer constantly which i assume you will be. i would recommend sticking with intel. due to the fact intel is abit more stable and they dont run as hot as amds tend to unless you plan to put a mini jet engine on top of your cpu

Nonsense
Plenty of "quiet" heatsink/fan's out there for AMD's

 

[screw3d]

Originally posted by: MrBroc2u
If your gonna be running the computer constantly which i assume you will be. i would recommend sticking with intel. due to the fact intel is abit more stable and they dont run as hot as amds tend to unless you plan to put a mini jet engine on top of your cpu

Stop posting.

 

[mmnatas]

I've been running AMD chips for several years and had no stability issues, running 24/7 for weeks at a time.

 

[Corporate Thug]

Originally posted by: MrBroc2u
If your gonna be running the computer constantly which i assume you will be. i would recommend sticking with intel. due to the fact intel is abit more stable and they dont run as hot as amds tend to unless you plan to put a mini jet engine on top of your cpu

i have both amd and intel computers

they run 24/7/365, niether have any issues