Dr_Fil

Im updating my brothers old 939 system to AM2. He doesnt use his computer for any videogames or such and the only task he does that would "challenge the computer" would be his video editing. Im looking to keep a low budget.

What motherboard is suitable for his needs? Im looking for something in the pricerange of a 100 dollars if Im looking to overclock a little aswell. Im thinking of going for the AMD 5200+ procerssor and some 2GB memory.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

DorsalFin89

If hes only doing video editing it would probably be cheaper/better to get a 21X0 series cpu. 2GB of ram should be fine, and I don't know much about intel mobos.

JackMcIntyre

Does it have to be AMD?

An Intel system may be cheaper and quicker for his needs. For example:

Mobo:

Asus P5K:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131189

CPU
Intel Dual Core E2180:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116052
or
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115031

Memory
OCZ 2GB Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227120

Graphics Card
XFX 8400GS (for movies and Vista..etc)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150246
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150246

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abit IP35-E $90

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...031&Tpk=IP35-E

along with E21X0

ericeod

Why not just get him a Dual core for his current 939?

You can pick up a nice one for $55 at newegg.

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dralb

Brisbane 4400+ and Biostar TF560

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103206

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...8081&Tpk=tf560


Should do 3.0 GB easily enough. That mobo is one of the best AM2 non-sli boards around. Can do up to 355HT and has a full compliment of OC options.

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If he really isn't going to be playing games and such, then it is probably going to be a waste to go to upgrade the socket platform. Like ericeod said, you might be better off looking for a s939 x2 and save some cash.

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Dr_Fil

Well Ive sold the old MOBO, CPU and memory and Im definately getting new. So is the intel e4400 better then the AMD and how do these processors overlock?

JackMcIntyre

In my opinion (and many others) the Intel Core 2 Duo is far better than the AMD set of processors. Most of the Intel chips can get great overclocks, my E2140 is easily capable of a 100% Overclock for example. You could be safe when saying you've got overclocking headroom if you got the E4400 over an AMD CPU.

Edit: How much do you have to spend for the PC? Also which parts specifically? I could add you a system or two up.

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Dr_Fil

Well the problem is that Im in Sweden and the costs vary a little from in America. But the system you put together with the Asus P5K motherboard and a intel E4400 processor along with some memory was within the pricerange. Is that the best possible combination for that price?

What memory speed do I need for these processors? Is DDR2 5400mhz enough or should i go for 6000 ?

Thanks for all the anwers!