848P with 2.8 or 865 with 2.6?

[Goof]

I'm building a computer for an uncle, and he wants the best deal he can get for AU$2k - that's roughly US$1400.
He likes his comps to last for a while. But he is also terrified of AMD CPUs. (Don't ask me why. I've never had a problem with my one.)

Anyway, it works out that, after all the peripherals are bought (1GIG RAM, 160GIG HD, Monitor, etc.) We have enough cash left over to buy either 1 2.6C and an Asus board with the 865 chipset, or a 2.8C with the revamped 848P chipset. Any advice? If it were me, I'd just spend the extra $80 or so and get the 865 and 2.8C, but he's a bit of a tight wad. No he doesn't read Toms Hardware forums .

Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2160 180 FSB
GF4 Ti4200 @ 275/575
GA-7N400Pro2
1GiG Kingston PC3200 @ 432MHz (Dual Channel)

 

[HardWareBoss]

Check your price for Abit IS7 mobo. Last time I looked New Egg here $103.

 

[Goof]

That's roughly the same price as the Asus boards - but I don't know of any suppliers near me who deal in Abit.

I can get Intel, Gigabyte, Asus, DFI, Soltek, Soyo, and near all the others by visiting the normal places near my house, but Abit noone deals in.

Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2160 180 FSB
GF4 Ti4200 @ 275/575
GA-7N400Pro2
1GiG Kingston PC3200 @ 432MHz (Dual Channel)

 

[HardWareBoss]

Do you live in the states?

 

[Goof]

No, in Australia.

Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2160 180 FSB
GF4 Ti4200 @ 275/575
GA-7N400Pro
1GiG Kingston PC3200 @ 432MHz (Dual Channel)

 

[HardWareBoss]

Have him buy Asus P4P800 Mobo. With 2.6C or 2.8C.

 

[Goof]

Might end up doing that.

Athlon XP 2400+ @ 2160 180 FSB
GF4 Ti4200 @ 275/575
GA-7N400Pro
1GiG Kingston PC3200 @ 432MHz (Dual Channel)