Need to put together a computer for parents just for browsing the web, they've got
one with an Athlon XP 1800 in it and it's terribly slow to respond, I would've thought
even an old computer could handle web browsing but they have been pulling the plug on it
rather than shutting downI imagine that's the root of the problem but what do I know.
AMD's best for just basic use like this I think?
Did find this budget build on anandtech's buyers guide but appreciate your advice on
what to buy
Athlon X2 7750 Black Edition Kuma
(Dual-core 2.7GHz, 65nm, 95W, 2x512KB L2, AM2+)
Cooling CPU Retail HSF -
Video On-Board -
Motherboard ASRock A780GMH/128M 780G AM2+/AM3 HDMI
Memory Patriot Viper Model PVS24G6400LLK
4GB DDR2-800 4-4-4
Optical Drive Sony Optiarc Model AD-7240S-OB 24X DVDRW SATA
Operating System Microsoft Vista Home Premium SP1 (for System Builders)
Hard Drive WD Caviar GP WD5000AACS 500GB
would it really noticablly slow things down if I used the old Pata Hard drive?
Case SIGMA La Vie LBYWBP Leather Mid-Tower w/ 500W PSU
Already have a 450w corsair VX PSU and the old monitor so mobo needs d-sub connector
Front USB connectors would be good too but I suppose they all have that now.
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