Many people will argue on which is better AMD or Intel. This is just my opion, but AMD is starting to slack a little. I still like to use them in home machines due to the price. I have taken a liking to the new Intel chips though. And I've always loved the Intel Xeon chips for servers.
As for motherboards. I still like Asus. Some people are saying they are starting to slip a little too. I haven't had a chance to work with a new one recently. They do cost more.
Video cards. Love ATI. Great cards. The 8500 is still a great card. I wish I had one.
Sound Cards. Creative Labs Audigy. Enough said. Best card on the market.
Does this help? I'm not sure on what type of system you are putting together though. If you could tell us if it will be a gaming system, work system (word, e-mail, etc..) or what the use of the computer will be, I'm sure the users here will be more then glad to give you recomendations.
Also, welcome to the forums.
As for motherboards. I still like Asus. Some people are saying they are starting to slip a little too. I haven't had a chance to work with a new one recently. They do cost more.
Video cards. Love ATI. Great cards. The 8500 is still a great card. I wish I had one.
Sound Cards. Creative Labs Audigy. Enough said. Best card on the market.
Does this help? I'm not sure on what type of system you are putting together though. If you could tell us if it will be a gaming system, work system (word, e-mail, etc..) or what the use of the computer will be, I'm sure the users here will be more then glad to give you recomendations.
Also, welcome to the forums.