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Replacing a 10yr old build

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I’m new here and this is my 1st post, so here goes.

I’ve seen other similar posts regarding this, but would like more information that’s more specific to my situation.

I have to replace this 10 year old +/- desktop and would like some opinions. Cost is the main concern. Then I’m looking to build a system that’s not to behind the times. This is what I’m leaning towards.

AMD – Athlon 5200 or maybe even a Sempron LE-1300 (I've been happy with AMD ever since they became an option)

Start with 1 - 2048 - 800 (maybe 1066) memory, which will leave me open to upgrade later - (OCZ or Mushkin)

Asus – M3A78 xx

Gigabyte – GAMA74GM S2

Biostar – A770 A2+

(I think I got all the model numbers correct)

I should be able to get by with parts from my old one. Again, money is tight.

This is mainly used for business (office) and I spend a whole lot of time in Photoshop and Pagemaker/Insight. Some surfing for doing research I’ll probably upgrade to Vista, since I most likely will have to eventually. XP, a 1.5 and 1gb handled this fine for me and it lasted 10yrs. So, if I can get that out of this new build , I’ll be satisfied. After that I'll be old enough not to care about using a computer anymore

Any opinions or comments will be welcome.

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your pc isn't 10yr's old if it's got 1gb of ram in it.

for your PC get a 4850e X2 and 4gb of memory with the M3A78-VM since the 4850e only has a 45w tdp, and the mobo has display port along with the 4gb of ram will make a difference.

Reply to Helloworld_98

Things that are so old and arent seen on many shipping places, shouldn't be used again with new technology IMO.

If your going to get something new, buy a fully new rig when you get the money.

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