Planning New Build

Want to build a new machine with a gigabyte motherboard and an amd dual core processor.
Am have a problem matching them up, need some suggestions please. Retail and no more than $100 each.

mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128370
cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300

What you asked for, not what most will recommend though.

So would you recommend for a general use machine, no gaming.
And what do you see as short comings to the ones you listed?

Those are excellent selections, but you could go with an X2 5000+ to save some money. But either will do the job for a general-use PC.

Good selection, as I came back this morning to check on the tread, glad he mentioned no gaming, although he could fair well with most games with a decent card.

I think I will try this MB as it has onboard video;
GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3HP AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail

Will still use the processor listed above. Does this sound OK? Am looking at an Antec case and will probably get one of their power supplies 5-600 watt, that may be a little more than I need but better more than not enough. If any issues with any of this let me know as I need all the help I can get.

any luck yet?

Yep, sounds good. For a case and PSU, I recommend getting the Antec Three Hundred, and throw in a Corsair 400CX.

Here is where I am right now(not ordered):


AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000 Brisbane 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADO5000DOBOX - Retail
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Item #:N82E16819103211
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AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX

AMD Athlon 64 X2 7750 2.7GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Dual-Core black edition Processor Model AD775ZWCGHBOX - Retail
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GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3HP AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3HP AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
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Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply

Antec Sonata III 500 Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail
Model #:Sonata III 500
Item #:N82E16811129024
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I have a 200Gb Maxtor SATA hard drive and a 19" Samsung LCD flat screen monitor. Will have to look for a DVD drive and need to find what memory it takes.Any comments or advice?

Why did you put both CPUs in your cart?

The Sonata case is an excellent choice BTW. And for RAM, I recommend this kit.

Thanks for the lead on memory.
I was still undecided about the CPU and was waiting to see if some had a preference.

Choose either CPU, since both will be more than adequate. The 7750 is obviously faster.

Thanks, will start gathering the components this next week.

Operating System

Can I or am I allowed to buy and install a builders or OEM copy on the system above? Newegg has both but quite a difference in price.

Yes, an OEM copy can be used. The only limitation is that it can only be used on that system, and if you want to use it on another system, you'll have to uninstall it from the system where it's currently installed.

What about this warning:
Please note: Installing 4GB onto PCs with 32-bit operating systems is not advised since 32-bit operating systems do not support 4GB of system memory

Is it possible to use it anyway? At that price seems good if only half is used. Can you install only one stick?

You can install all the RAM into the motherboard, but a 32-bit OS will only detect 3-3.5GB. If you're using XP, you don't need more than 2GB of RAM. I found this dirt-cheap (after rebate), good-quality 2GB kit, so if you're using XP, you may want to go with it.

OK have taken all advice and ordered all components this weekend from Newegg and Zipzoomfly so now will wait for all to arrive and check out then the fun will start. Am wondering should I start a new thread with the progress and and all new questions if any on the build?
Thanks for all the help and comments.

I don't think that'd be a good idea. Continue using this thread IMO.

Received MB, CPU and OS still waiting on the rest. Almost to get over anxious.