Z55_Dan Posted May 29, 2005 Posted May 29, 2005 I'm building a rig for a friend and I need some help. Probably going to go with a 64bit proccessor and run XP64 Bit edition. Basically, I'm looking for a motherboard with decent onboard audio, and no onboard video. I also need some help with the proccessor. I haven't even decided between AMD and Intel. Probably just going to use a PCI video card I have, as nothing fancy is needed. Motherboard audio should be able to support these speakers. If not I guess I'll throw in a sound card. So what I'm asking for is a good 64bit mobo/cpu/ram for around $500. Thanks everyone Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Fudd Posted May 29, 2005 Posted May 29, 2005 (edited) http://www.mbreview.com/vnf4ze.php 83.00 http://store.yahoo.com/directron/ada3000bibbox.html 159.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820146834 65.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16835103157 45.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102401 107.00 459.00 ? Edited May 30, 2005 by E Fudd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z55_Dan Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 Thanks for the reply. I already have a video card, this one. I was planning on using it because nothing special at all is needed. Is that enough RAM? Thanks for all your help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raven65 Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 Go with an MSI Neo4 Plat. MoBo. As per where not newegg. For a processor i'd go with AMD! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crash Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 Go with an MSI Neo4 Plat. MoBo. As per where not newegg. For a processor i'd go with AMD! 484417[/snapback] Yeah, If I was buying a MSI Neo4 platinum I would put an AMD CPU in it too....... I hear Intel CPU's don't fit them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unearthed Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 A CPU/MB/RAM combo for 500 should not be hard at all. That MSI Plat is like 130-140, AMD 3000+ venice is like 155. You can can good RAM (1 gig) for starting at like 130-150. Even at the top end there you are at about 450 total. If you want to spend the other 50 you could go with the 3200 for like 200, or upgrade the RAM to say OCZ plat rev2 which is about 185-190. There are a number of decent MBs and RAM sticks in your price range...do a little research on them. One thing is for sure though, you'll get more bang for your buck with an AMD processor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z55_Dan Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 I think I'm going to save some money and go this route: Motherboard Processor RAM I have that RAM in my PC and absolutely love it and the price is excellent. What do you guys think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 processor and ram are fine... but since you are going to use a PCI graphics card i'd suggest going for the DFI NF4 Ultra-D mobo, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16813136152 as it has more voltages options, and a wider range of new cards (ie. pci-e) as agp is already beginning to be phased out... ~$20 more... but more oc potential, and leaves your options open with regard to graphics cards (also you'd easily save $20 by buying a pci-e vs an agp card a lot of the time) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammin Posted May 30, 2005 Posted May 30, 2005 I'm in agreement with nrg on that. Even if you don't go with the DFI, then I'd get something with pci-e to give you better upgrade options in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z55_Dan Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 Good call. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unearthed Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 Yeah don't buy an AGP now...there really is no point in it. And guys, he is building this for a friend. If the friend can't build his own rig, he certainly isn't going to (or at least shouldn't) OC it. With that in mind, I don't think the DFI is the best choice with stability in mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z55_Dan Posted May 31, 2005 Posted May 31, 2005 And guys, he is building this for a friend. If the friend can't build his own rig, he certainly isn't going to (or at least shouldn't) OC it. With that in mind, I don't think the DFI is the best choice with stability in mind. 484752[/snapback] You are right. My buddy doesn't even know what overclock means. I myself have a 3.0E P4 Processor running at 3.8 but I don't know much about AMDs. I've just realized that they are better processors in my opinion. Maybe I'll sell him my setup and go AMD myself....... Thanks guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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