CPU/Mobo Suggestions for an ultra cheap low power rig

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chatphobia

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Hi
I am planning to upgrade my old Pentium 3 pc. I need a very basic and low power but reliable rig just for downloading.I already have another quadcore for gaming and other work purposes. I need suggestions just for the following :
1. processor
2. mobo (preferably with onboard graphics)
3. ram

My budget is strictly around 5.5k or less.

I already have P4 cabby,hard disk,cd writer,P4 SMPS, mouse+keyboard, monitor.

Will it be fine to change to AMD processor or stick with Intel and will the Pentium4 SMPS work with AMD too??

Thanx...
 
chatphobia said:
Hi
I am planning to upgrade my old Pentium 3 pc. I need a very basic and low power but reliable rig just for downloading.I already have another quadcore for gaming and other work purposes. I need suggestions just for the following :
1. processor
2. mobo (preferably with onboard graphics)
3. ram

My budget is strictly around 5.5k or less.

I already have P4 cabby,hard disk,cd writer,P4 SMPS, mouse+keyboard, monitor.

Will it be fine to change to AMD processor or stick with Intel and will the Pentium4 SMPS work with AMD too??

Thanx...
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Try a celeron 4xx + 945 or AMD sempron LE + cheapest AMD chipset combo :)

Should be possible in that budget :)

Also, no problems with the SMPS, they are all based on the same std. You might want to get a decent one though, just for keeping your rig safe :p
 
techie_007 said:
Try a celeron 4xx + 945 or AMD sempron LE + cheapest AMD chipset combo :)

Should be possible in that budget :)

Also, no problems with the SMPS, they are all based on the same std. You might want to get a decent one though, just for keeping your rig safe :p
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Have u forgotten about D945GCLF mobo?:eek:hyeah:

It would be lot cheaper&he could save some cash...

Get the atom+mobo combo for 3.3k....
 
intel reg.

ntel Celeron 430------------------------1800

(512K L2 cache 1.8 GHz 800MHz FSB)

Asus P5N MX----------------------------2350

1 GB RAM--------------------------------800

total------------------------------------4950

no idea which one is powerful AMD r Intel?
 
AMD X2 4600+

Asus M2A-MX...combo for 4750 at lamington

Transcend 1 GB DDR2 667\800 for 775/900...total 5.5-5.7K...Its got X1200 onboard good better than all mentioned above....also the combo will outrun all configs within tht budget!!!!!!!!!!
 
sri_k said:
Have u forgotten about D945GCLF mobo?:eek:hyeah:

It would be lot cheaper&he could save some cash...

Get the atom+mobo combo for 3.3k....
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Try adding up, it wont be a lot cheaper :p

+ you cant use it for ANYTHING else. This way its still possible :)

The Atom combo is only good for you if you need to SAVE space.
 
techie_007 said:
Try adding up, it wont be a lot cheaper :p

+ you cant use it for ANYTHING else. This way its still possible :)

The Atom combo is only good for you if you need to SAVE space.
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i mentioned atom combo since he said he want it for download purpose... he could save some cash&reduce power bills...

am sorry for suggesting the wrong board:ashamed:
 
get sempron LE + nforce chipset board + 512mb ram = will cost 4k max . it consumes less than 50 watts idle and runs super cool and silent even in fanless cabby . i have the same in my download rig and it consumes even less power than monitor . u can use all of the rest p4 parts with it :bleh:

rohan30186 said:
AMD X2 4600+
Asus M2A-MX...combo for 4750 at lamington
Transcend 1 GB DDR2 667\800 for 775/900...total 5.5-5.7K...Its got X1200 onboard good better than all mentioned above....also the combo will outrun all configs within tht budget!!!!!!!!!!
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he doesnt need rig for gaming so why care for powerful onbaord and waste power with dual core :bleh:
 
RoBoGhOsT said:
get sempron LE + nforce chipset board + 512mb ram = will cost 4k max . it consumes less than 50 watts idle and runs super cool and silent even in fanless cabby . i have the same in my download rig and it consumes even less power than monitor . u can use all of the rest p4 parts with it :bleh:

he doesnt need rig for gaming so why care for powerful onbaord and waste power with dual core :bleh:
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hi mate,
i am bit conused between sempron with 45WTDP&celeron with 35wTDP..so celeron would consume less power...am i right?:huh:
 
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