TD Athlon II 620 combo hot or not?

[y2imm]

I guess I need to finally upgrade from my Athlon 1700+, but I don't need a beast, I don't game that much (older games), mostly surfing, email, that kind of thing. I heard this CPU is pretty good bang-for-the-buck. My only worry is it's TD, which I've heard lots about here in this forum. So, opinions or alternatives welcomed!

Edit: Sorry, this is the combo I meant
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/email/ca/em1546.asp?cm_sp=Right%20Nav-_-email-_-em1546

[fatboi555]

Are you referring to this? deal (http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5241602&csid=_22) I wouldn't say so since ddr3 still expensive or you can change the mobo to am2+ and get ddr2 ram which should be more than enough and considering it a budget upgrade.

[jiffylube1024]

NCIX has the Athlon II X4 620 on sale for I think $119.99 as well as the Athlon II X2 240 for $67.99 and they are an extremely reputable (and fast-shipping) company.

www.ncix.com and then click the deal link in the top of the page.

[rambokid]

Nothing else to strip out on mobo! Memory is below spec. Good price ($219) for an entry system, but s/h kills it.

[Soulsaber]

Nothing else to strip out on mobo! Memory is below spec. Good price ($219) for an entry system, but s/h kills it.

Shipping is only $7... doesn't seem that killer.

[y2imm]

I didn't qualify for the shipping deal they have, so it's $40 shipping for me. Still it seems like a good deal for a combo. If anyone knows where I can get something similar please post a link, thanks!

[sleepyguy]

The system isn't too bad. I would say if you're looking for a budget deal then just wait a bit (there a dell deal days going right now) and wait for a better vostro 220 deal. you'll have peice of mind with the warranty and a legit OS to boot. -sg

[Vampslay]

Ya, no operating system...

If you have a retail copy or OEM full copy good deal for the parts but I would get a better vid card even for casual gaming...

If you do not have an operating system then it would get pricy

[y2imm]

Will wait for a Dell deal, I like peace of mind, and legit licenses, thanks for advice!

[Brewmeanie]

as usual, tigerdirect slap a good cpu with a horribly outdated mobo and bad ram.

The mobo it comes with won't even detect the cpu unless you do a bios update, and I dun even know if the bios update will let it support that CPU.

Your computer will only be as fast as your slowest part.

[MikeMurphy]

Mediocre deal. Would not recommend garbage parts to anyone, even on a budget.