Cheapest Quad core config for $400 or less

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mattinv

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Hi everybody,

I'm looking for some help to build the cheapeast Quad core config (intel or AMD) to do some CAD drawings. I need everything but the monitor. Budget is $400 or less not including shipping.
So far, the best I did was $415 with an AMD setup.
What do you suggest?

Here is what I have put together so far:
Foxconn A76ML-K Micro ATX AMD Motherboard $55
AMD Phenom II X4 940 3.0GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor $175
OCZ 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory $63
Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 160GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive $40
LOGISYS Computer CS206BK Black Computer SOHO Case (includes Power supply 480W) $32
POWERCOLOR Radeon HD 4650 AX4650 512MD2 Video Card $50
 
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rosewill case $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147112

400CX $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

X4 940/biostar $239
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.250042

CORSAIR 4GB $58
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145238

XFX 4850 $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150393

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 160GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive $40

I would want to use a coolermaster Elite 341 for my personal choice
 
cheapest?

$99 - AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core

I agree, don't use that included PSU. In fact, never use the included PSU unless its an Antec earthwatts or better. :p
 
enginurd said:
cheapest?

$99 - AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core

I agree, don't use that included PSU. In fact, never use the included PSU unless its an Antec earthwatts or better. :p
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like enginurd i suggest using the x4 620 unless you plan to run SLI or quad crossfire.. the performance is almost identical to the 945 or 955 once you overclock it to 3-3.2ghz
 
gwarren007 said:
rosewill case $30
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147112

400CX $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139008

X4 940/biostar $239
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.250042

CORSAIR 4GB $58
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145238

XFX 4650 $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150393

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 160GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive $40

I would want to use a coolermaster Elite 341 for my personal choice
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Not bad, but we went up $50 (total of $467) from the basic one. Might be the power supply ;-).
 
mattinv said:
Not bad, but we went up $50 (total of $467) from the basic one. Might be the power supply ;-).
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You don't want to use that poor quality PSU that came with the case in your OP, do you? :eek:
 
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