System Check Please

[laserpp]

I am going to build my parent a new computer because they just buy POS and complain about how slow they are. The computer is mainly going to be used for alot of excel and word work. Mom's an accountant. So will this computer be fine for her and fast for when she saves and moves her big excel sheets?


Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor Model BX80562Q6600

ASUS P5Q SE PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK

EVGA 256-P2-N751-TR GeForce 8600 GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive



They don't want to spend a lot of money.

Thanks for the help

 

[slomo4sho]

Go with a P5Q Pro and G.SKILL PI Black 4GB (2 x 2GB)

There is no need for a 8800 GT if all the computer will be used for is Office and Internet browsing... a MSI R4350-D512H is more then enough for your parent's needs.

 

[Zenthar]

+1 for the 4GB of RAM and video card

While there, why not get a cheaper motherboard like a P5Q SE or P5QL Pro. They aren't as nice as the P5Q Pro, but still very good quality and I doubt they will ever see a difference.

 

[laserpp]

ok sik thanks guys, but like isnt 4gb a waste since they can use it all?

 

[Zenthar]

They probably won't use the 4 cores either

For the RAM, it's just that not all boards deal well with 4 memory modules so if in a year they want to use Vista or Windows 7 (whatever reason), they won't have to throw the 2GB they already have and buy 4GB then. Moreover, RAM can often be a bigger multitasking bottleneck than the CPU itself.

 

[laserpp]

ohh ok, yea i just want a fast comp for their use so they stop bothering me =D

 

[jsc]

Maybe a larger hard drive.

 

[curnel_D]

Are you sure this isnt going to be used for your occasional gaming pleasures too? If all they're doing is web, and office, then pick up a cheap 65nm core 2 duo, 2 gig of cheap ram, an 80 gig hdd, and g31 mobo. You'll get by with a few hundred dollars at the most.

 

[laserpp]

i picked a core dou but the quad was like 20 buks more and its only at like 420 right now, but not sure if i am going to buy them a new case and cd rom