another "what should i get " question

[LiLRiceBoi]

sorry for asking another "what should i get" question...but this time i have to build another comp for another friend...

budget is around $600 w/o monitor.
system is mostly gonna be used for word processing and internet and a maybe some occasional gaming. i have an idea of what i should get for him...but i wanna hear some other suggestions...

also, where should i buy? what are some good places online to buy from?

thanks in advance

[NDC]

Duron 600
128MB RAM
TNT2 M64 32MB
15GB HDD 7,200rpm
Budget Sound Card


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You won't need a powerful system for running office applications. and since you won't be using this system for hardcore 3-D games, you won't need a fast processor or a fast graphics card.

[This message has been edited by NDC (edited 09-08-2000).]

[Gomer]

Why not stick in the 450-500 Mhz range for processor? Wouldn't a k62 based system knock a few dollars off that price? That seems like more then enough speed for what the intended use of this box will be.

[NDC]

Yeah, but why not get a processor that is more up to date for that price you mentioned above for the long run?

I mean, if you look at it the way Gomer says, I think you could get away with a P2 233Mhz and still have plenty of power for word processing and non-serious gaming.

[LiLRiceBoi]

i agree with NDC

i forgot to mention earlier that he intends to keep the system for a while...

[LiLRiceBoi]

whats the best mobo for an athlon or duron?
asus?