I suggest you buy the CPU on EBay. Celeron 300s and Pentium 2 400s and up
are all over EBay and go for around $20 or so.

You won't be able to find these CPUs new very easily anyway so it may be
EBay or no way ;-).

Mike Eisenstadt

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Lendrim" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 30, 2004 9:28 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Selection of CPU for computer build


> I purchased a motherboard as the start of a system to be used as an office
> word processor and email machine.  My computer building experience is
limited.
> Here is the seller's description of the MB:
>
> "This is a used tested Intel SE440BX-2
> Supports Celeron 266 - 433, P2 266 - 450, P3 450 - 600
> Memory 3 Slots up to 768MB PC66, PC100, PC133 168 pin SDRAM
> Integrated Yamaha* PCI audio
> CPU Retaining brackets are included."
>
> I'd appreciate advice concerning selection of a CPU. Speed is not a
primary
> consideration.
> I am concerned with compatibility, availability, dependability, bus speed
> considerations, etc.
> All suggestions, opinions, or other input would be appreciated.
> Thanks, Bob Lendrim
>
>
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