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I might get the build bug - for a not very Retro system

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First post, by Matth79

Posted on 2015-12-13, 02:19

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In an exchange shop, I spotted a Core 2 Duo (E6600 I think) for 3 quid, Some 1GB DDR2 for 75p a piece.

Now I've never owned a C2D, my old LGA775 system couldn't take one as an upgrade.

So if I can scrape up a cheap LGA775 motherboard, and a cheap case/PSU, I could be tempted - I'd probably have to think about making it a small case, maybe a VCR style case (but don't fancy the work in customizing a real VCR case). Might make it a Linux media box, if it would be up to it

Reply 1 of 1, by Sedrosken

Posted on 2015-12-13, 21:29

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Sounds like a decently capable all around little budget system for even moderate modern use. Could play some sweet late 2000s games on it too, make it tie into the whole gaming thing. I would suggest 4GB if the machine can take it, no other excuse going any lower these days.

Shoushi: Dimension 9200, QX6700, 8GB D2-800CL5, K2200, SB0730, 1TB SSD, XP/7
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