Building a new computer soon

[cartman414]

I'm currently looking to build a new computer, and would like a little input regarding main component choices. So far, I'm thinking of getting one of the AMD 690 series motherboards when they come out, and an Athlon 64 X2 5200+ from Newegg ($225 shipped). I figure that the onboard X1250 chipset on the 690 will have me taken care of as I wait for DX10 compliant video cards. Good plan so far, or can I do any better on the value/longevity axis?

[n25philly]

If you plan on playing any recent games I wouldn't trust onboard video to work for you. I would say go with at least a 6 series or a cheap 7 series video card to hold you over, or just save up build you computer when you have enough for for DX10 card.

[flizmo007]

New prices starting around April 22 or so. Thanks to SD!

QX6700 - $999
FX 74 - $900
FX 72 - $660
Q6600 - $530
FX 70 - EOL
E6700 - $316
X2 6000 - $238
E6600 - $224
X2 5600 - $192
E6420 - $183
X2 5400 - EOL
X2 5200 - $169
E6320 - $163
X2 5000 - $156
E4400 - $133
X2 4800 - $129
E4300 - $113
X2 4600 - EOL
X2 4400 - $125
X2 4200 - EOL
X2 4000 - $100
X2 3800 - $72
X2 3600 - $69

[doubledown]

I'm also building a new PC soon.

I know I need to start with a motherboard and a processor. What do most recommend? I don't want to go TOO crazy on the price....keeping it under a $1000 is what I need to do for sure. Cheaper the better of course.

I'm not a PC gamer, but I would like something to run VISTA and some video stuff and be able to stream stuff to my 360 with ease (my current PC bogs down when I enable Windows Media Connect via WMP11).

[cartman414]

If you plan on playing any recent games I wouldn't trust onboard video to work for you. I would say go with at least a 6 series or a cheap 7 series video card to hold you over, or just save up build you computer when you have enough for for DX10 card.

The way I see it, I can hold off a little while on current gaming until the DX 10 cards come around. That way I'll have a little more money to spare on something better.