I am upgrading/building a new system, not blazing fast, but something that will not cost a fortune, but will cope with most games.
I propose using either a AMD Athlon, Dual or Quad core CPU, initially a Athlon Dual core 6000, but perhaps later upgrade to a Phenom. Also a GForce 8600 or 8800 Graph Card, 600W PSU, & 4Gig Memory, Just depending on the total cost. I have a case, HDD's, DVD drives etc
I am very unsure of the Mobo though, I find the spec's for AM2 & AM2+ boards confusing, as to if they support both dual & quad core CPU's. I would prefer to use a Abit or ASUS board, but I don't wish to spend more than £50 / £60. The ASUS M3A looks good but has been given some bad reviews, the M2N boards are unclear as to if they will support both Dual & Quad core CPU's, I like the look of the Abit AX78 best & it's about the right price for me. Can anyone give me some advice, as the Mobo is the heart of the system I would like to get it right.Thanks.
I propose using either a AMD Athlon, Dual or Quad core CPU, initially a Athlon Dual core 6000, but perhaps later upgrade to a Phenom. Also a GForce 8600 or 8800 Graph Card, 600W PSU, & 4Gig Memory, Just depending on the total cost. I have a case, HDD's, DVD drives etc
I am very unsure of the Mobo though, I find the spec's for AM2 & AM2+ boards confusing, as to if they support both dual & quad core CPU's. I would prefer to use a Abit or ASUS board, but I don't wish to spend more than £50 / £60. The ASUS M3A looks good but has been given some bad reviews, the M2N boards are unclear as to if they will support both Dual & Quad core CPU's, I like the look of the Abit AX78 best & it's about the right price for me. Can anyone give me some advice, as the Mobo is the heart of the system I would like to get it right.Thanks.
