Cheap C2D build

Smithy · 19 Apr 2009 at 20:30

Another "spec me" thread I'm afraid. I'm after a cheap C2D build for my little brother.

All that is needed is a processor, motherboard and RAM. To give you some parameters; Around the 2GHz area with 2GB RAM should be plenty enough.

I have a GPU card and Hard Drive so no need to quote for those.

Cheers.

RJC · 19 Apr 2009 at 20:35

What would be the max price range

RJC · 19 Apr 2009 at 20:37

Gigabyte GA-EP43-S3L Intel P43 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard�74.74
(�64.99)�74.74
(�64.99)

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5300 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.60GHz (800FSB) - Retail�74.74
(�64.99)�74.74
(�64.99)

Corsair XMS2 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX Dual Channel (TWIN2X4096-6400C5)�33.98
(�29.55)�33.98
(�29.55) Sub Total :�159.53Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping :�9.50VAT is being charged at 15%VAT :�25.35 Total :�194.38

How does this look

Kennysevenfold · 19 Apr 2009 at 20:38

Product Name Qty Price Line Total

Gigabyte GA-EP45-DS3P Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £94.99
(£82.60) £94.99
(£82.60)

Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5200 "LGA775 Core 2" 2.50GHz (800FSB) - Retail £62.09
(£53.99) £62.09
(£53.99)

OCZ Gold Edition 4GB (2x2GB) DDR2 PC2-8500C5 Dual Channel (OCZ2G10664GK) £33.99
(£29.56) £33.99
(£29.56) Sub Total : £166.15 Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £9.50 VAT is being charged at 15% VAT : £26.35 Total : £202.00

siumatfung · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:23

stick with kenny its not worth the extra for the E5300

i think you could possibly save a few quid on the motherboard depending on you requirements

Smithy · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:30

Thanks for your help. Though I'm looking for something cheaper if possible.

Performance really isn't an issue.

siumatfung · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:31

how cheap is cheaper~?? like sub £100?

Kennysevenfold · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:34

Product Name Qty Price Line Total

Asus M4N78 SE nForce 720D (Socket AM2+) DDR2 Motherboard £62.09
(£53.99) £62.09
(£53.99)

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750+ Black Edition 2.70GHz (Socket AM2+) - Retail £48.99
(£42.60) £48.99
(£42.60)

OCZ Platinum Revision 2 XTC 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 Dual Channel Series (OCZ2P800R22GK) £19.99
(£17.38) £19.99
(£17.38) Sub Total : £113.97 Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : FREE VAT is being charged at 15% VAT : £18.52 Total : £131.99

Smithy · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:34

Getting there...

The components don't have to come from OcUK. I know there are cheaper components that OcUK don't stock, so feel free to soure from elsewhere. I'm aware that you won't be able to post links, but I've got this far by myself in the world of the web; I'm sure I'll be able to find them.

RJC · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:36

Cheap

MSI M3-F Intel G31 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£42.54
(£36.99)£42.54
(£36.99)

Intel Celeron E1200 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Processor (LGA775) - Retail£39.09
(£33.99)£39.09
(£33.99)

Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 6400C4 800MHz Dual Channel (KHX6400D2LLK2/2G)£23.99
(£20.86)£23.99
(£20.86) Sub Total :£91.84Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping :£8.75VAT is being charged at 15%VAT :£15.09 Total :£115.68

Kennysevenfold · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:36

Smithy said:
Getting there...

Wouldnt go any less imo

Product Name Qty Price Line Total

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750+ Black Edition 2.70GHz (Socket AM2+) - Retail £48.99
(£42.60) £48.99
(£42.60)

Foxconn M61PMV nForce 430 (Socket AM2/AM2+) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £36.79
(£31.99) £36.79
(£31.99)

OcUK 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz DDR2 Dual Channel £17.24
(£14.99) £17.24
(£14.99) Sub Total : £89.58 Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : FREE VAT is being charged at 15% VAT : £14.67 Total : £104.00

Kennysevenfold · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:37

RJC said:
Cheap

MSI M3-F Intel G31 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard£42.54
(£36.99)£42.54
(£36.99)

Intel Celeron E1200 1.6Ghz Dual-Core Processor (LGA775) - Retail£39.09
(£33.99)£39.09
(£33.99)

Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 6400C4 800MHz Dual Channel (KHX6400D2LLK2/2G)£23.99
(£20.86)£23.99
(£20.86) Sub Total :£91.84Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping :£8.75VAT is being charged at 15%VAT :£15.09 Total :£115.68

LOL

wouldnt touch that cpu with a barge pole.!

RJC · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:38

Edit:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750+ Black Edition 2.70GHz (Socket AM2+) - Retail �48.99
(�42.60)�48.99
(�42.60)

Foxconn M61PMV nForce 430 (Socket AM2/AM2+) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard�36.79
(�31.99)�36.79
(�31.99)

Kingston HyperX 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 6400C4 800MHz Dual Channel (KHX6400D2LLK2/2G)�23.99
(�20.86)�23.99
(�20.86) Sub Total :�95.45Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
DPD Next Day Parcel
(This can be changed during checkout)Shipping :�8.75VAT is being charged at 15%VAT :�15.63 Total :�119.83

Edit: For the Extra £10.00 the AMD cpu is a steal.

Smithy · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:41

Thanks RJC. How do those AMD CPUs compare to the Intel C2Ds?

RJC · 19 Apr 2009 at 21:49

I believe the 7750 is slightly quicker than the E5200, but the E5200 can overclock more from what I have seen, whether any one else can confirm.