building new system for a light user

[lilaznviper]

so pretty much i'm helping a friend build a very cheap system
enough to watch movies. listen to music and browse the web since the old one she had was a crappy emachine which the psu blew and took everything with it

so im going to use the old case and the new psu i bought for it already which is a 350w


Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 89.95
Gigabyte GA-EG41M-US2H - Intel G45 89.95
OCZ Value Series 1GB PC2-6400 x2 12.95 x 2 = 25.90
wd 500gb 59.95
Philips Brilliance 22" WideScreen LCD 199.95

will this run on 350w PSU?

im thinking of using a AMD x2 7750 if that is faster? or AMD X2 7850

[roastpuff]

That'll run just fine.

The AMD won't be a huge difference compared to E5200 for the tasks listed. If the total becomes more expensive then no point getting them.

Why did you spring for the G45-based board, though? The E5200 + that board is more expensive than the AMD bundle that NCIX has, here: http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1187 Even picking up a G31-based motherboard, which has the GMA3100 GPU on board, is more than enough and shaves ~$20 off the price of the system.

If you're not O/Cing the E5200, the 7550 is as fast as the Intel. Both processors are fast enough to fulfill most needs, and since your friend seems to be a very light user, she'll be fine. The AMD X2 7750 BE (unlocked multiplier, very easy O/C - most users achieve ~3ghz stable on stock cooler with just raising multiplier) is cheaper than the E5200, and you can pick up cheap AM2+/AM3 motherboards too.

[asian_XL]

yeah, sure, why not...tell her to pay you $470

then swap the cpu with E1200....and cheap $50 motherboard
she won't notice if you keep the money

[Eclypz]

You should shop around more...especially when building a budget system:
For the deals that aren't @ NCIX, just tell them price match...Direct Canada is the same company anyways.

E5200 - $79.88 http://www.directcanada.com/products...ufacture=INTEL

GB GA-EG41M-US2H - $79.51 http://www.directcanada.com/products...cture=GIGABYTE

OCZ 2GB RAM - $19.99 (after $5 rebate)
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...2&promoid=1187

And here's a cheaper Acer 22" LCD for $179.99:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...8&promoid=1187

Easy $45 savings right there.


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Or if you don't mind going AMD, just go for the bundle roastpuff posted:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.p...s&promoid=1187

$124.99 for mobo & CPU
+ $19.99 for RAM
+ $179.99 for Monitor
+$59.95 HDD
= $384.92

Opposed to your bundle (with the new prices i found) @ $419.32

The AMD will be more than enough for a light user.

[Ferra]

newegg has Phenom X4 945 + 780G MB for <$220
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDe...t=Combo.212192

CPU is good enough for a mid/high end gaming rig (faster than intel e8400), but at this price I wouldn't mind getting it even for a light user.

[lilaznviper]

too lazy to shop around and ncix is too far lol
the prices i got are from anitec since its right by my house
all my friend said was get a decent computer for 500 or less

[roastpuff]

Originally Posted by lilaznviper

too lazy to shop around and ncix is too far lol
the prices i got are from anitec since its right by my house
all my friend said was get a decent computer for 500 or less

Um, NCIX is in Burnaby, too. Did you know that? Right by Metrotown... Anitec has less selection. And prices aren't as good as NCIX.

[lilaznviper]

yeah i know

[dn53]

What brand is the PSU? make sure its reliable.. Dont want another blow out :P

[lilaznviper]

Foxconn is the psu brand

[asian_XL]

no worry, 350w is powerful enough if you are using onboard video.