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Suggest a cheapest available cpu-mobo combo.

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scudmissile007 Original post #1
May 3, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Hi all,suggest me a cheapest cpu-mobo combo which will be used for internet surfing & 24*7 downloading.
saswat23
May 3, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Do you have RAM and HDD..???
If yes, then which RAM..???

The cheapest combo possible IMO is
* AMD AthlonII X2 250 -- 2.6k
* Asus M4N68T-M -- 2.4k
Total -- 5k
The mobo is DDR3 supported.
If u have DDR2 RAM then u have to look for another mobo supporting DDR2.

You can also have a look at the intel Atom combos at 3k-4k. They are also less power consuming and are very good for internet usage.

If u r running ur PC 24*7 then u should also have a good PSU like FSP SAGAII 350W at 1.5k.
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May 3, 2011 at 9:27 PM
Plz no asus board any alternative from gigabyte/msi.I have ddr2 ram depending on the mobo i can buy ddr3 rams.
saswat23
May 4, 2011 at 12:11 AM
any specific reason for avoiding Asus. And for around this price it will be difficult to find a alternative from other brands. I will post alt. Boards when i find 'em.
BTW how much DDR2 RAM do you have. And will u be opting a DDR2 or DDR3 board.
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May 4, 2011 at 2:24 AM
I have 2 sticks of transcend 1gb.I had the worst experience with asus & its service so avoiding it.If i get cheap mobo with ddr3 no problem, i will sell these ddr2 rams & buy new ddr3 ram.Thanks for the help.