Cheap Pentium Chip

[Darkfire001]

Hi, I'm looking to take some spare parts I have an create a 3rd Machine in my house. Basically I've got some decent spare parts for the machine as listed below.

- P5GD2
- 512MB of DDR2 Ram (Buying this)
- 60GB HD
- DVD-ROM
- 6600GT (Pulling from Current Machine)

The only bind I have is I need a decent CPU. I need the machine to be able to run BF2 at Medium Settings, perhaps Medium Low.

So I've guaged that I'll need a decently Power Pentium for sure, and something running $150 or less after rebate.

Are the 524 Series any good? Haven't really heard anything about them.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1649449&Sku=CP2-P4-524%20C

Thanks for any help

 

[icbluscrn]

if that board supports dual core a d805 will be nice.
just like you i was looking for a 2nd system cheap, picked the d805 $139 w/mobo Now it my primary system because of the oc.
I am going crazy with the oc so hopefully it would last.

 

[swifty_morgan]

I haven't looked, but I would check newegg's prices before I ordered. make sure it'll fit your motherboard.

 

[gambit6259]

You might want to go with the a cheaper intel dual core CPU like this if it will work with your motherboard.

Intel Pentium D 805 Smithfield 533MHz FSB 2 x 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Dual Core
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116001

 

[Darkfire001]

Why are these dual Cores so cheap?

Also, I assume Dual Core compatibility is stated on the box or what not? Because my ASUS mobo was top of the line last June, but no longer and I don't believe Dual Core was support even at that point.

 

[gambit6259]

You will need to check the Asus website to find out what CPU's are compatible with your motherboard. You may need to do a BIOS update, but that info can be found Asus site.

 

[booknerd]

P5GD2 CPU Support List

Sorry, no support for dual core.