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Budget build, AMD or Intel

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Christer, 2004/08/17.

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  1. 2004/08/20
    Chiles4

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    If you're trying to build a budget rig, my first question is "why Asus? ". Just for comparison's sake, I can get a fine non-Asus Nforce2 Ultra 400 board at Newegg for $60. I know you can't but I'm just trying to illustrate a point. I wanted an upgrade board for my business rig and was poised to get an Epox 8RDA3I for $60 but decided to "splurge" for a Soltek 75-FRN2-L for $74 because of the stellar reputation of Soltek boards.

    Do you have to get a micro-ATX board?

    I like Nforce2 for their nice dual-channel performance. I would add a mobile Athlon to keep down the noise. I have an XP1600+ in my business rig and my cooler is a bit loud and have an oc'ed XP2600+ in my gaming rig and it sounds like it's taxi-ing down the runway. Your accountant will appreciate the quiet of a mobile (with appropriate fan).

    I have no clue what prices and availability are like in Sweden but you don't have to buy an Asus to get a rock-solid board.

    Gary
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Gary,
    thanks for Your input!

    I want to save the cost for a Graphics Card and searched for mobo's with integrated graphics. Of those, more than 90% are micro-ATX and the price range is pretty narrow. I selected Asus due to its reputation. It will actually go into an ATX case. The price is ~ $80.

    Two boards were cheaper, ABIT VA-10 at ~ $67 and Shuttle MK40VN at ~ $73.

    I concidered the Shuttle and swapping 1 x 512 for 2 x 256 since the Shuttle has Dual Channel DDR, and save ~$7. If You think that this would be as good as the Asus or maybe even better due to DC ...... :confused: ...... then I'll go for it!

    (I will make my decision during the weekend and will order on Monday morning.)

    Christer
     
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    This article could save you some cash. I've installed at least a dozen abit boards and I'm convinced they are as good as any and better than most.
    Just 2 cents, for what it's worth.
     
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    RayH

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    The problem isn't the microprocessor. It's the chipsets they get built on. I was reading there may some issues with some SIS chipsets and WXP SP2.
     
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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff Thread Starter

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    Thanks for that, Ray. Good to know!

    Christer
     
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