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I'm really new about building a computer (Cause i always had a laptop) so i need a help in it, specially choosing a Processor and a Motherboard.

I already got the rest (Hard Drive 250gb, CD/DVD burner, 2GB ram and the case) with a help of my friend.

But im really undecided about the processor and mobo thing.
So, my question is:
Wich Processor to choose? Here, on the local computers centers stores they sell Dual Core 2.5ghz for 82$, but i'd like to get a Core 2 Dual 2.8ghz just for 53$ more. But anywas, is there a big difference in it?

and 2: About the mobo, should i get an Intel DP43 'pure' and a Video Card 1GB GeFORCE NVIDIA for about 185$? or just get the PC CHIPS with integrated Video Card of 512 for a cheaper price of 50$?
I know Intel is pretty good, yet they are quite expensive. So i want to know if anyone has PC CHIPS mobo cause my friend has it and he say he never got a problem with it.
Talking about pure and integrated (I hope those definitions are familiars to you :S): What are they difference between each other?
Also, about the Video Card Memory: is enough for 512? or i could get 1gb? if you ask if i play games, yes i do. Specially when i got nothing to do so

Any others suggestion are welcome.

Note: I'd like a really fast computer wich i can execute many programs at the same time. Less time of loading and powerfull to play games.


I would appreciate your opinion, and it would help a lot in my Decision and economic issue

Mirosuke wrote:
Note: I'd like a really fast computer wich i can execute many programs at the same time. Less time of loading and powerfull to play games.

Can you specify the graphics card model? You definitely do not want on board graphics if you want to play good games at medium/high settings. Go for the Core2Duo as it will run cooler and is generally faster in all aspects.. I spent about 1300$~ (+- 100) on my computer and I can pretty much run every program I have at once. It really depends on your usage, how you want to play your games..etcetc.

GEForce 1GB 9400GT DDR2 O

You are computer illiterate. Post names of everything(CPU, Vid Card, PSU, RAM etc.)