DaneSi
07-27-2009, 09:18 PM
Hello everyone! Glad to be here as this is my first post.
I want to build a desktop that's more on the budget side of the sectrum. Additionally, I don't mind spending a few extra dollars if it means a noticable difference in performance/reliability/longevity.
Most of this computer's life will be spent doing the normal college tasks of emailing, facebooking, access, excel etc.
Also, I'd like to play some of the more recent game titles but nothing too extreme.
Now that my outline is set, I'm a little confused on which chipset/mobo to select. I will be running a Core2Duo e5200. I don't need RAID or anything high end but I would like to be able to explore some overclocking and have a somewhat decent fsb and chipset to keep the comp relevant for awhile.
Suggestions? Looking to spend less than $100.
I want to build a desktop that's more on the budget side of the sectrum. Additionally, I don't mind spending a few extra dollars if it means a noticable difference in performance/reliability/longevity.
Most of this computer's life will be spent doing the normal college tasks of emailing, facebooking, access, excel etc.
Also, I'd like to play some of the more recent game titles but nothing too extreme.
Now that my outline is set, I'm a little confused on which chipset/mobo to select. I will be running a Core2Duo e5200. I don't need RAID or anything high end but I would like to be able to explore some overclocking and have a somewhat decent fsb and chipset to keep the comp relevant for awhile.
Suggestions? Looking to spend less than $100.