Help me build the cheapest, fastest PC (Intel)

I want to build a PC for cheap, but would like it fast (2.4 would be cool, but flexible). I know, that AMD is probably cheaper, but I want Intel based.

I already have all the parts (EXCEPT the Motherboard/Intel chip). I have sound card, video, hard drive, case (reg. ATX), and power supply (430w).

Can anyone tell me where I can pick up a decent motherboard/chip for cheap? I will want to use XP or 98SE on this PC, and maybe use it as a game server.

Thank you!
Store recommendations, etc. would be great.

thanks, i will check that out.

i guess what i am looking for is a good motherboard/cpu combo deal somewhere. i saw on fatwallet.com that fry's was having a deal for 70 bucks. but i dont live by a fry's.

865 is the "light" version (no ECC RAM capability) of the 875 and therefor newer. They both use the same die.

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I guess I have always used Intel and want to stick with Intel.
Also, I have SDRAM, and want to use that. I have seen some cheaper board/CPU combos, but noticed they take Rambus ram.

I would like to pick up a Motherboard/CPU combo for no more than $150 if possible, $100 would be better.

your best bet is to look at second-hand computer fares and maybe eBay, if you want any hope of getting what you're after with that budget.

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The IS7 offers the best value, features, and speed for the price.

Here are soe choices from www.newegg.com just to give you an idea:

Asus P4P800 - $115 (NO FireWire)
Abit IS7 - $109 (Onboard FireWire, Gigabit LAN, SATA)
Intel D865PERL - $102 (NO ONBOARD LAN, NO FireWire)
DFI PS83-BL - $95 (NO SATA, No FireWire)




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P4 2.4C @ 3.0GHz 1.525V Stock HSF
Abit IS7 BIOS v1.3 GAT Auto
Corsair XMS 512MB TwinX3200C2 2-3-3-6
GeForce4 Ti4200 AGP8X 128MB
Seagate Barracuda 80GB SATA

There's a reason that board is so cheap! It's crap!

If you want a truely cheap board, get a $50 refurb from Newegg. Something with an Intel chipset preferably.

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I would take the above advice and stick with an Intel Chipset. I think a 865 board gets you the best bang for $$$. That Abit IC7 board for around $100 seems like a dream deal with all the features. The bottom line is you really cant try to go to cheap with Intel, if price really is an issue as stated your best bang for $$$ will be AMD all the way.

Personally I like the Intel 2.4C 800MhzFSB HT based system since the CPU is about $170 now.

Not sure on the P4S800, the P4S533 was good, the P4S8X was junk, I think the P4S800 replaces the defective P4S8X.

They have the Gigabyte GA-8IE for $35...here's a great one, the Gigabyte GA-SINXP1394 (the best SiS chipset board, has EVERYTHING) for $45, the MSI 865G Neo2-LS (you can ignore the onboard video and use an AGP card, and it's a great board) for $49.

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i875 replaces 7205 workstation chipset. 7505 server chipset hasn't been replaced yet.

As seen with the 7205, workstation chipsets are often found in high end PCs.

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