help me choose a processor

marcy_marc2008 · 04-18-2008, 10:27 AM

hi guys.

I'm a first time builder and I'm looking for a processor. i already have the case, cpu, 120gig hard drive, dvdrw and floppy drive put togethor. but now im looking for a processor and motherboard.

i'm looking for a dual core processor and preferably an asus motherboard. but i'm stuck between AMD and intel processors.

can anyone shed some light on both manufacturers for me? my main focus for the PC is music production, web surfing, and some gaming (WOW etc)

thanks guys.

**blackduck30** · 04-18-2008, 04:19 PM

Have a look at this combo

ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $140

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225

or

ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $200

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131182

or

GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS4 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard - Retail $170

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128087

This CPU is great

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $210

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037

**linderman** · 04-18-2008, 04:23 PM

Blackduck said it all

04-18-2008, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
marcy_marc2008 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 8 OS: windows xp	help me choose a processor hi guys. I'm a first time builder and I'm looking for a processor. i already have the case, cpu, 120gig hard drive, dvdrw and floppy drive put togethor. but now im looking for a processor and motherboard. i'm looking for a dual core processor and preferably an asus motherboard. but i'm stuck between AMD and intel processors. can anyone shed some light on both manufacturers for me? my main focus for the PC is music production, web surfing, and some gaming (WOW etc) thanks guys.

04-18-2008, 04:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
blackduck30 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wollongong/Australia Posts: 4,227 OS: XP pro SP3/Vista Ultimate My System	Re: help me choose a processor Have a look at this combo ASUS P5K-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $140 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131225 or ASUS P5K DELUXE/WIFI-AP LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $200 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131182 or GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS4 LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Dynamic Energy Saver Ultra Durable II Intel Motherboard - Retail $170 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128087 This CPU is great Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $210 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 __________________ Blackduck30 Time is like money and milk, It's always running out Any Donations Help Keep TSF Free For All

04-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,900 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: help me choose a processor Blackduck said it all __________________ Why would YOU try to power a $300.00 video card with a $70.00 power supply ? Do YOU enjoy trouble shooting ?