Couple of questions? Power source 350w,400w? Motherboard; a good updateable one and works with most of the CPU out as of now?? Looking for ideas. Thanks
sup welcome to the world of PC building. depends what you are using this computer for and how upgradeable you want it to be. i ussually buy the newest and biggest out at the time i build. id say if those are your only choice PSU then go with a 400W but i like a 5 or 6 watt. and go with gigabyte motherboard
read the last 3 or 4 pages in the pc building thread and it will cover most of your questions. if you have any more thats the place to post. good luck with it, self build is the only way to get the best rig for your money.
I'd say 450W at a minimum. Future compatibility is a bad way to choose motherboards. Find one that has good features and good reviews for the intended processor and use that. The Gigabyte GA-8I945PL-G and the Intel Pentium D Dual-Core 805 or 820 look like a good, powerful, yet cheap-to-build system. Of course, if you want the newer Core Duo, expect to pay lots more.
remeber, put the insulation between the motherboard and the screws, eheh, i remeber when i didnt... bye bye MOBO
Like to get some opinions on this CPU thanks?? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116001
I'd get it from mwave, but that's a good CPU. It's really been the sweet spot between power and price for a long time, along with the 820. The 805 would do well and if you are into overclocking I've heard of people cranking them up past 4 GHz...tho I suggest you be a lot more consevative if you OC... http://www.tomshardware.com/2006/05/10/dual_41_ghz_cores/
