Best cpu/fan for nforce

[Bakkteria]

I'm building a system for my gf and picked the Asus A7N266-E. I'm an intel overclocker and this is the first journey into the amd zone. If you have this board or were getting it what cpu would you pick? She's a college chic so it won't see much gaming except when I'm there :) . It would be nice to do some overclocking but not necessary. Ok folks what can you tell a amd newbie. (no watercooling, peltiers, 8000rpm fans) I'm planning on getting the whole shebang from mwave so case suggestions too please. I'm still sitting on a enlight 7237 at home but I want to get her a "girly" case ya know?

[Bakkteria]

Really? No one with the nforce board at all? I did a search on here but the info is spotty.

[tbirdkiri]

well if dont have that board but to be blunt there wiunt be mch oc'ing without a 7.200 rpm fan or watercooling.

but the best cpu would be subjective to your budget and needs. I would say a 1600+ would be fine for most anything.

i personally think mwaves prices suck... i would buy from newegg were i u.
as far as a case goes ive never see a case that was particularly girlish...

[Bakkteria]

Thanks, a 1600+ what? Duron, Athlon? Newegg doesn't carry the asus board but the msi board they have is indeed cheaper.

[Yakbak]

AMD Athlon XP 1600+

[Thelemac]

For overclockable cooling without the noise you can get a Glaciator. www.millennium-thermal.com

You can also check the front page for a ranking of hsfs. :)

Cheers!

[philman2]

she should have bought a dell dude !! hahahaha !!!!!

[Bakkteria]

Hehe funny guy. I ordered the abit nforce board and a xp1600 with various other goodies. Her machine is going to be faster than mine :(

[MaximusGladius]

Two cents:

You made the right choice and your gf will love you for it.

Why? Cause Dell sucks. :burn: