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plasticsman1
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02-09-2008 at 07:06:26 PM

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.

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n°1788272
02-09-2008 at 07:20:48 PM

Why not build Intel system which would be faster.

$60 gaming card? You would be playing low resolutions and low everything. A used 7600gt or something?

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n°1788273
02-09-2008 at 07:24:50 PM

I am looking at the AMD mainly do to cost. I don't play hardly any games on the computer since I have an XBOX 360.

pinaplex
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n°1788274
02-09-2008 at 07:25:38 PM

marvelous211 wrote :

Why not build Intel system which would be faster.

$60 gaming card? You would be playing low resolutions and low everything. A used 7600gt or something?




If you re-read the topic and the OP. it says NON-GAMING video card.

to the OP....Check out the Nvidia 8400, or 8500 series. you might be even able to pull an 8600gt for $60 with rebate if you look hard enough.


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plasticsman1
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n°1788275
02-09-2008 at 07:29:32 PM

Thanks pinaplex!

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.

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n°1788277
02-09-2008 at 07:32:38 PM

yea, those don't run hot at all, and are made more for multimedia stuff like watching dvd's, etc. you can find many of them with passive cooling.


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plasticsman1
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n°1788279
02-09-2008 at 07:36:19 PM

I want to make sure I understand passive cooling. Is that a heatsink instead of the a fan?

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n°1788281
02-09-2008 at 07:37:44 PM

yes, it uses just a heatsink, and no fan. so it's pretty much completely silent


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n°1788283
02-09-2008 at 07:41:52 PM

Thanks a lot. I am going to see if I can find an 8400 or 8500 series right now. 256mb enough?

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n°1788284
02-09-2008 at 07:43:27 PM

it should be plenty for what you're doing.


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n°1788285
02-09-2008 at 07:43:33 PM

dont worry about the vram..it doesnt matter if you dont use 3d apps


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n°1788289
02-09-2008 at 08:08:52 PM

Guys I found a couple of ones and would some opinions on them.

XFX - 8400GS - 256MB - $38
XFX - 8500GT - 512MB - $57

Should I go with the cheaper one or not? Both are passive cooling. I don't know what the GS and GT means on the end.

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n°1788290
02-09-2008 at 08:13:37 PM

If you're wanting a quiet system ditch the 6000+, they run very hot which means even with decent cooling it'll still be relatively noisy.

I recommend either an Intel E6750 or something similar.

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n°1788293
02-09-2008 at 08:23:01 PM

I am trying to stay away from Intel due to cost. What about a 5200+? Does it run hot? I can get it for $30 less than the 6000+.

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n°1788300
02-09-2008 at 08:40:49 PM

From what I saw, the 5200+ isn't significantly cheaper than a Core 2 Duo chip - such as:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115031


Going the Intel route would offer you a superior upgrade path in the future. Plus, there are lots of fantastics P35 chip set Mboards at great prices.

This Mboard comes to mind, and I'm sure there are others that would fit into your budget:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] IP35%2bPro


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n°1788304
02-09-2008 at 09:26:57 PM

For your uses I would scrap the vid card and get a 690v motherboard. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128043 2gb ddr2 800 ram would be good as well.

The onboard video is more than adequate for your tasks. It also makes no noise.

For the processor the best bang for the buck AMD's right now are these. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103212


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