AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ (3.0GHz) OR Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz

[MikeReiner]

Yeah... those AMD CPUs are really nice for budget builds though. Thanks to AMD, a gaming system of about $500 worth of parts can be had.

 

[D-Lew]

Aren't the quads expensive? IMO just get a C2d...

 

[worshipme]

The Q6600 is made very affordable now. I got mine for £160, $280 on Newegg I think. The Phenoms are even cheaper.

 

[esa193]

dont even think about it
get the core 2 quad

 

[D-Lew]

It really depends on his budget here guys. If it were me, I'd just get a C2D and put another $100 toward a video card. I know the quads are nice but even my cheapo 4600 can run today's games fine.

 

[Jelzahar]

O wow,

I didnt think id get so many replies!

Thanks ill do some research and come back with a build with the Q6600

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

we hope u DO come back. most people dont. they wanted help or advise.

 

[Jelzahar]

Kkz,

This is what i found:

CPU/Processor Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.40GHz 4MB LGA775 $290.00
MotherBoard Intel S775 Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 (DDR2) Version 2.0 $132.00
DDR2 Ram Corsair-Value Select PC2-5300 667MHz 2GB (2x1024MB) $55.00
3.5" HDD SATA-300 320GB 16MB Seagate $99.00
5.25" SATA DVD Buner/Rw Samsung SH-203B 20x $38.00
Midi ATX Case ALINK 6020S with 450W PSU Silver/Black $55.00
Video Card PCI-e (nV) 8500GT 512MB XpertVision (DVI-D-sub/HDTV) $82.00

Total $750 AUD.

All prices are from www.itestate.com.au.

Your views greatly appreciated

 

[borat_sagdiyev]

yo thats an e6600, get the q6600

and the video card is shit for gaming

 

[Jelzahar]

yo thats an e6600, get the q6600

and the video card is shit for gaming

Ahh ok. ill take that into consideration

Ok here it is:

CPU/Processor Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4GHz) LGA775 (SLACR) $319.00
EDIT: MotherBoard Intel S775 Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3 (DDR2) Version 2.0 $132.00
EDIT: Desktop DDR2 Ram Corsair-Performance 2GB (2x1024) 800MHz XMS2 TWINX2 $85
3.5" HDD SATA-300 250GB 16MB Seagate $84.00
5.25" SATA DVD Buner/Rw Samsung SH-203B 20x (OEM with Nero 7.5) $38.00
Video Card PCI-e (nV) 8600GT 512MB XpertVision (DDR3/DVI-D-sub/HDTV) $143.00
Midi ATX Case ALINK 6020S with 450W PSU Silver/Black $55.00