CPU Config Help

[tahmid]

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.

 

[Mondoman]

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).

 

[Dahak]

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.

Dahak

ASUS P5N-D
C2D E8500 STOCK
ZALMAN 9700 CPU COOLER
2X2GIG DDR2 1066 IN DC MODE
TOUGHPOWER 850WATT PSU
EVGA GTX 260
SMILIDON RAIDMAX GAMING CASE
LG 24IN WS LCD 1920X1080
250GIG HD/500GIG HD
LOGITECH G15 GAMING KEYBOARD
G5 GAMING MOUSE
LOGITECH Z-5500 5.1 SURROUND SYSTEM
500WATS CONTINUOUS,1000 PEAK
WIN XP PRO

 

[tahmid]

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.

 

[pat mcgroin]

Look for one that says am2 and am2+ on it.
That way you will have the option to upgrade later on.

 

[jsc]

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.