[Solved] Intel d975xbx or d975xbx2 ?

Hi,

I plan to build a basic business PC, not a gamer or a heavy graphics PC. I plan to install software like MS Office, PaintShop Pro, Dreamweaver, Quicken and that's about it. I want to use the Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 or E6600 chip.

After several days' research, I've come upon two motherboards that I 'm interested in using for my new PC: The Intel d975xbx or d975xbx2. They vary greatly in price: The first goes for about $94, while the second goes for up to $523! Why such a difference?? Is the second one for games?

Thanks, as always,

Roy

OK. What is the 2009 equivalent of the d975xbx?

I would still like to use the Intel Core 2 Duo chip - or whatever the 2009 equivalent is. (I did build my current PC in 2006, by the way .

Thanks,

Roy

Many thanks, GhislainG!


I'm going with the GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3L mobo and the Intel E5200 chip.

One last question: I'd like to house this all in an ATX mid-tower case. Can you recommend a good one?

Thanks again,

Roy

I checked with Newegg and they are offering the Antec Sonata III 500 for a good price. I read a number of reviews that said the latest versions of this case are quiet, so that's what I'm going for. The power source is 500W.

You mentioned the video card. I just need a card for a 22-24" LCD monitor, either Samsung or HP. I won't be doing heavy graphics work, just retouching photos. Most of my work is involved with uploading and downloading photos and text on web sites. I also edit a newsletter with MS Word. I use Excel spreadsheets as well, and I might be using PowerPoint in the future. Other apps are Quicken, Dreamweaver, Nero and Acoustica. No games.

Consequently, I don't need an "extreme" PC, just one with up-to-date robust hardware.

Thanks again,

Roy