I'm am building my first computer and need a little help. Right now I am planning on a AMD Athlon x2 6000, 2 GB memory (dual channel), 200GB hard.
I don't have a clue what video card would be good for this. I generally do internet, word processing, photos and maybe transfer home movies to DVD in future.
Also is the CPU overkill - any recommendations appreciated.
Are the 8400 or 8500 fairly quiet? I am looking for something fairly quiet and that doesn't run hot. Maybe heat won't be a problem for what I will doing.
I have been doing alot of looking today and am leaning towards an Intel E4500, ASUS P5KPL-VM motherboard. Would this be cooler and faster than that AMD 6000+? I am also leaning towards just using integrated video at first and then determine if I need a separate one. Since I am not going to be doing gaming, maybe this would be no problem.
You would need a fan/heatsink though. 2.8 stock if you don't o'c
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