endlesszeal
Senior Member
Hey guys Im helping my girlfriend's family build a computer. They dont game a whole lot, maybe the Sims or something. However, the son is getting into some Doom3 and Halo. But mostly, they use it for browsing, burning, and word processing. I want a system that would last for them. They have a Compaq with a P3 that is like 5 years old. I want this system to last them another 5 years. Im trying real hard to keep it under $600. Here is my setup. Tell me what you think:
AMD 64 3000+ 939 : $151
DFI 939 Ultra : $157
Seagate Baraccuda 120GB IDE = $70
E Power Tagan 450 Watta PSU = $55
Leadtek 6200 Turbo Cache 256mb Version = $77
Corsair 512 MB Value RAM = $75
Codhegen Case: $40
Comes out to be around $620, shipped. The optical drives, monitor, and speaker will come from there old system. Do you guys think this is overclockable to at least 2.2-2.3ghz with the value ram and psu? Ive seen people get up to 2.6ghz with the same motherboard and processor.
I ruled out socket 754 because it wont be upgradable later on. No dual channel, not that it matters, expensive AGP cards unless used, and i havent seen overclocked 3000+ Newcastles.
Please tell me what you think and suggest. THANKS A WHOLE LOT!.
AMD 64 3000+ 939 : $151
DFI 939 Ultra : $157
Seagate Baraccuda 120GB IDE = $70
E Power Tagan 450 Watta PSU = $55
Leadtek 6200 Turbo Cache 256mb Version = $77
Corsair 512 MB Value RAM = $75
Codhegen Case: $40
Comes out to be around $620, shipped. The optical drives, monitor, and speaker will come from there old system. Do you guys think this is overclockable to at least 2.2-2.3ghz with the value ram and psu? Ive seen people get up to 2.6ghz with the same motherboard and processor.
I ruled out socket 754 because it wont be upgradable later on. No dual channel, not that it matters, expensive AGP cards unless used, and i havent seen overclocked 3000+ Newcastles.
Please tell me what you think and suggest. THANKS A WHOLE LOT!.
