Crisis Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Looking to build a really cheap PC for gaming because I want to use my current parts in an old HTPC so it can handle HD material. I currently have an ASUS M2N-E with an AMD 5600+ and a Radeon 1950XT. The idea is to get a cheap quad core system. So far I've found an ASUS M3A board at $95 and a Phenom 9500 for $229. I'd probably get a Radeon 3870 to go along with that. Is there any cheaper solutions going the Intel route or even with AMD? I would like to shop locally so my options are http://wintroniccomputers.com/wintronics/index.jspa (they price match with the big guys) and tigerdirect.ca (don't like their service or prices). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verran Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Well if you're dead set on a quad, the Phenoms are the cheapest, but with the low price comes low performance. Honestly, for "light gaming" purposes, I think an Intel E6750 would be WAY better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crow47 Posted January 7, 2008 Posted January 7, 2008 Actually, for "light gaming" purposes, what you have right there is perfectly sufficient. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Might keep what I have and just get another 5600+ with a Biostar TA690G-AM2. Cheap way to get HD on an HTPC. For the HTPC what RAM would you reccomend from here http://wintroniccomputers.com/wintronics/v...a?category=ddr2 I see a lot of single stick 2GB modules. I won't be OCing so I won't need anything too fancy. With a Vista 32bit system if I had 4GB would the 3rd unrecognized gig of RAM be used for the onboard video by any chance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddamttocs Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Would you be ordering these online or going into one and picking them up? if picking up which one? might i also suggest taking a look at www.canadacomputers.com Edited January 8, 2008 by neddamttocs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philbrown23 Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 yeah don't buy a phenom! I love amd but, they bombed hardcore on it. they are virtually unoverclockable and not to mention the l3 cache problems aka erratum. if you want quad grab a q6600 they are not much more than a phenom. but if you just want to pick up anothe dual core I would suggest a black edition cpu, unlocked multi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Posted January 8, 2008 Posted January 8, 2008 Would you be ordering these online or going into one and picking them up? if picking up which one? might i also suggest taking a look at www.canadacomputers.com I shop there quite often and the only reason I won't for this one is because I want a cheap and easy fix for the HTPC locally. If it was a whole system I would drive into Mississauga or TO. Anyone have any suggestions on the RAM at wintronics from my previous post? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
neddamttocs Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 if its not going to be OC'd id say something from the Kingston lineup there .... and the onboard video pretty much only uses what you assign it in the bios afaik. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 Ok great...thanks for all the help guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted January 9, 2008 Posted January 9, 2008 I wouldn't use an X1950XT for a HTPC. Even a low end HD2400 can run full HD video with zero problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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