So, I'm using an XP2200+ system and I've decided it's time for an upgrade. I'm not going to be able to salvage anything and am aiming for a Quad Core system (I can actually justify Quad v Dual). However, I'm on a rather tight budget after the RAM, HDD, PSU, Video Card I'm with left ~$400CAD or ~315USD.
Up until now I was fairly decided that a Q6600 ($233) w/ semi-decent motherboard was the best deal, but with the recent AMD price cuts I can pick up a Phenom II X4 940 for ~$267CAD -- but would only be able to go with a low-end (<= $90 CAD) AM2 motherboard -- if they even support the Phenom II's that is -- not that I particularly need SLI are most of the other features that come with higher-end motherboards.
Thoughts?
Up until now I was fairly decided that a Q6600 ($233) w/ semi-decent motherboard was the best deal, but with the recent AMD price cuts I can pick up a Phenom II X4 940 for ~$267CAD -- but would only be able to go with a low-end (<= $90 CAD) AM2 motherboard -- if they even support the Phenom II's that is -- not that I particularly need SLI are most of the other features that come with higher-end motherboards.
Thoughts?