AMD AM3 cpu spec question

[ntg]

Alright folks,


A mate wants to build a pc, nothing fancy and keep the cost down. He is pretty much going to use it for word processing, browding and the occasional non-demanding game - probably on a 24'' screen (perhaps full HD but games will be played at 720p or so).

Anyway, I wanted to find a cheap CPU/mobo for him so I was thinking something of AMD AM3. What would fit the bill AND be cheap enough (I don't mind buying it second hand if it's not available on e-tailers). Ideally he can start with that and if he wants more grunt he can always pop another AM3 cpu in the board and get extra power.

all suggestions welcome.

 

[ntg]

whats the budget?

he could probably get by with the athlon 2's rather than phenoms. and the motherboard could be about £50 or so.

Would that be an AM3 mobo for around 50 pounds?

I guess the budget for the cpu would be another 50 pounds or so.

 

[ntg]

Asus M4A78LT-M LE AMD 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard £51.99
AMD Athlon II X2 Dual Core 245 2.90GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail £46.99
Sub Total : £84.24
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.25
VAT is being charged at 17.50% VAT : £16.19
Total : £108.68

£100 + shipping

andy

That looks exactly what I am after. Thank you for this.