CC :: Backup Computer

[AaronP]

Well, my processor is dead and I've been using my mom's PC for the past few days, I truley hate this computer. I went ahead and decided to see what kind of Backup computer I could build for under $550. And what I came up with is a PC powered by a Sempron 64 2500+ for $515 shipped. Here are the specifications:

AMD Sempron 64 2500+ 1.4Ghz 800Mhz FSB 256KB L2 Cache
Scythe Katana Heatsink and Fan
Biostar TForce 6100 MicroATX Motherboard
Patriot Signature Series 1GB (2x512MB) RAM
Maxtor QuickView 100GB 8MB Cache SATA150 Hard Drive
Jaton Geforce 6600 128MB 128-Bit PCI-Express
NEC Dual Layer DVD Burner
Linkworld Black & Silver Case
Trendnet 54Mbps Wireless Adapter

I decided to go with the Sempron 2500 after reading reports of it reaching higher than 2.2Ghz and for the fact that it has double the cache that other Semprons do. The Heatsink and fan I chose because I wanted a relatively cheap HSF that could replace the stock cooler and allow me to do decent OCs with it. The motherboard I chose for it's ability to do fairly high OC's at a very nice price. The reason I chose the Patriot ram was because of it's price and size, I've never had any problems with Patriot in the past so it seems ideal to put in this budget rig. The rest of the parts are basically because they're cheap and reliable.

If you have any suggestions, or comments please post!

 

[Axman]

For just a few bucks more you can get a 6600GT. It's like twice the card. Do it. Hell, if the $50 is the deal, use on-board video until you can buy it. You'll get there eventually.

 

[Axman]

Hell, I own a PCI-Express MSI 6600GT. I will sell it to you for $100, shipped. It's a refurb, but it's quiet and overclocked about 10% in my rig before I upgraded. I was just holding onto it until I built an HTPC, but that's got to wait right now.

 

[scottatwittenberg]

if its just a backup computer.. you don't even need the video card.. the 6100 motherboards have intergrated video that is also supposedly pretty good..

looks good though.. see if you can get taht 2500+ cheaper.. they used to be abotu $62 shipepd.. my sister got my dad a 2800+ 256k cache because it was only 50cents more at the time than the 2500+

 

[AaronP]

if its just a backup computer.. you don't even need the video card.. the 6100 motherboards have intergrated video that is also supposedly pretty good..

looks good though.. see if you can get taht 2500+ cheaper.. they used to be abotu $62 shipepd.. my sister got my dad a 2800+ 256k cache because it was only 50cents more at the time than the 2500+

We'll definetly see, I won't be picking this thing up until late next month, maybe Mid of I get decent sales.