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Potato_boy   11-26-2008 at 09:02:49 AM

Last year for a cheap build i used an overclocked e2160, gigabyte p35 board, 9600gt and love it. I do a lil gaming and use it for browsing and such. Fast forward to the present.. I'm building a rig for a buddy who will primarily use it for browsing, watching movies and that's about it, so i thought i'd build something similar. Is oc'ing a 2180 still worth it? Am i better off with a newer processor? What gfx card would be best for hi-res video? I should note that he's on a tight budget and he will not use it for games. Any build ideas would be greatly appreciated. thx!

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dirtmountain   11-26-2008 at 09:32:01 AM
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The E5200 has pretty much taken the budget intel slot over, easy overclock to over 3.0GHz $74
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116072
For motherboard a P43 like this Gigabyte $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128347
or P45 for $88 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131335
RAM 2x1 GB DDR2 800 at $21 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227124
a good case/power supply combo right now Antec Sonata and earthwatts 500w $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129024
HD - WD 500GB $60
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136073
Burner - Liteon SATA $22
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] &name=SATA
Graphic card - HD4670 $70 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121274
OS Vista Home Premium 64bit $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

Could save a bit more in some places, or a little more for an upgrade in others. The graphic card is probably more then he needs. A bit over $500 including the OS.




Message edited by dirtmountain on 11-26-2008 at 09:33:01 AM
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outlw6669   11-26-2008 at 10:44:04 AM
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+1 to all of dirtmountian's recommendations.

One thing I would change, though, is the RAM.
2Gb for $21 is decent but the egg is currently offering 4Gb (2x2Gb) of DDR2 800 for $14.99 after MIR.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227269

Other than that, it is a great build!

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