Don't get too sucked up in one processor having 512MB more cache than another. Instead look for hardware that is maybe 1 step behind (not the "cutting edge state of the art" new release). Buy OEM harware, it's cheaper. Why? Because it doesn't come with 20 "free" games and manuals and 7 different connectors. Don't buy Intel, they're greedy with pricing. Otherwise, just make sure all the DIMM slots and processor pin counts on your hardware and motherboard match up. ATI? Nvidia? Hmmmm, Ford or Chevy? Doesn't matter. I've always built my own PCs with this 1 step behind theory and have made awesome rigs for under $1,000. Way under.
Feel free to PM me with some questions.
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02-25-2011, 12:35 AM
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