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tahmid   03-31-2009 at 11:42:52 AM

Hi,

I have to configure a new low end PC for my cousin. I was thinking of the processor as it has to be a sub-$50 processor. I decided that it would either be an Intel Celeron 430 1.8Ghz or AMD Athlon X2 4400+. I need help in choosing which is better and if I should consider any other processor? It has to be below $50.

Thanks.

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Mondoman   03-31-2009 at 12:16:07 PM
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I'd go with the Athlon x2; you should be able to get a decent MB for under $100 that later on can be upgraded to a Phenom II x4 (or x3).

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Dahak   03-31-2009 at 02:09:10 PM
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The X2 4400+ is the better of the two.I have one in a system and I have been able to overclock it to 2.8ghz stable.Although for temp reasons I'm currently running it at 2.5ghz.It is one of four systems I currently have running on my in house network.Goodluck.

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tahmid   03-31-2009 at 02:35:25 PM
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Which will be a mb for $100 appropriate for this? What will be the mb at say around $50 for this?
Thanks for the replies.

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pat mcgroin   03-31-2009 at 03:57:15 PM
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Look for one that says am2 and am2+ on it.
That way you will have the option to upgrade later on.

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Bronze CPUs badge jsc   03-31-2009 at 05:41:07 PM
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Not real familar with AMD boards, but one chipset (790?) has pretty good (for builtin) graphics. Since you said "low spec", that would save you some money.

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