New Build Questions....MB/processor any suggestions?

sirraleigh · 02-17-2007, 08:33 PM

Hi....so I guess Ive come to the conclusion that I need to upgrade my desktop yet again...that being said ive been out of the loop for awhile and I am not up to date as to what is current...

Cuurently I am running a Sempron Socket 754 processor 1.5 gigs DDR ram and a 7600gt video card PCI express, sata HD etc....

I plan on building my own machine....keeping the video card as for now. I game (oblivion, NVN, WH Dawn of War, BF2 etc) but certainly cant afford to build a "gaming machine" Something middle of the road.

I guess I am looking for the best processor/ motherboard combo "bang for your buck" I find that it is best to stay 1 generation behind for price reasons

I am looking for a "jumping off point" here...i dont even know where to begin the research.

I generally build AMD machines but I am not opposed to comparable Intel solutions.

any thoughts, suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thank You

Moose · 02-19-2007, 07:00 AM

Any of the socket AM2, Athlon 64X2 processor/motherboard combo should work well. You'll have to get new RAM as AM2 boards use DDR2.

If you're looking for a place to buy parts, I highly suggest newegg.com.

sirraleigh · 02-19-2007, 09:55 AM

Thanks...the x2's thats the AMD dual core correct?? A far as newegg, Ive used them several times successfully in the past...

supergeo · 02-23-2007, 06:27 AM

02-17-2007, 08:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
sirraleigh MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 119	New Build Questions....MB/processor any suggestions? Hi....so I guess Ive come to the conclusion that I need to upgrade my desktop yet again...that being said ive been out of the loop for awhile and I am not up to date as to what is current... Cuurently I am running a Sempron Socket 754 processor 1.5 gigs DDR ram and a 7600gt video card PCI express, sata HD etc.... I plan on building my own machine....keeping the video card as for now. I game (oblivion, NVN, WH Dawn of War, BF2 etc) but certainly cant afford to build a "gaming machine" Something middle of the road. I guess I am looking for the best processor/ motherboard combo "bang for your buck" I find that it is best to stay 1 generation behind for price reasons I am looking for a "jumping off point" here...i dont even know where to begin the research. I generally build AMD machines but I am not opposed to comparable Intel solutions. any thoughts, suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank You

02-19-2007, 07:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Moose Kicking Cancer's Ass Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Sticks, SC Posts: 484	Any of the socket AM2, Athlon 64X2 processor/motherboard combo should work well. You'll have to get new RAM as AM2 boards use DDR2. If you're looking for a place to buy parts, I highly suggest newegg.com. __________________ Beating the crap out of cancer. Proud Recipient of Project M - Thanks MCB!!!

02-19-2007, 09:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
sirraleigh MCB Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 119	Thanks...the x2's thats the AMD dual core correct?? A far as newegg, Ive used them several times successfully in the past...