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Want to roll your own cutting-edge computer? We’ve got advice on everything from the hot AMD Athlon X2 processor and the graphics subsystem to hints on putting the PC together.

Budget For AMD Dual-Core PC

• Athlon 64 X2 5000+ 2.6 GHz processor: $745
• Low-cost option; Athlon 64 X2 3800+: $325)
• Asus M2N32-SLI Deluxe Motherboard: $230
• 1 GB DDR2 RAM: $80
• 200 GB Hitachi Hard Drive: $88
• Diablo Black Case w/ 400 W Power Supply: $35
• Leadtek GeForce 6200 graphics card: $45
• A/Open DVD burner: $40
• Windows XP Home OEM edition: $89
• Monitor/keyboard/mouse: $0 (on-hand)
• Total: $1,372 ($952 w/ 3800+ CPU) |