$600 for Mobo / CPU / RAM

[jblue42]

I need a good proc/mobo/ram combo for $600 for ::::gaming/multitasking::::
I am leaning toward a dual core AMD rig, but what would be the best setup I could get? I would like to overclock, and have 2GB of RAM.

Things I am reusing from last computer:
Antec Case
Enermax Whisper II PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103464
74 GB raptor
300GB seagate
Nec DVD-RW
logitech mx518
keyboard
Soundblaster Audigy 2
Selling my AGP X850XT with Arctic Silencer v5 to buy... 7800GT? maybe

Thanks for any advice [H]

 

[gerbiaNem]

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80721-1&affiliate=pricegrabber CPU 3800+
$295

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231021 Memory G.Skill 2GB
$192+shipping

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=241158 MB MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (non-SLI)
$123

That fits your price range, you could get a cheaper 2GB set at pc3200 or a cheaper pc4000 set. You could also get a cheaper motherboard if you don't need all the features of the MSI. This would be so you could get a better cpu. You could also go SLI mb if you feel like you want it. You decide.

 

[jblue42]

Thanks for the reply, but I have a few questions. I've never heard of that brand of RAM before, is it decent? Maybe I should stick with a more popular brand? Also, is that motherboard a great overclocker? Thanks again.

 

[gerbiaNem]

G.Skill is a very reliable and known brand of ram, it overclocks well and is decently priced. I have the motherboard I recommended to you there, mine goes to 300 HTT easily, and all other reports show the same.